STEM Programs Coordinator

the Greensboro Science Center•Greensboro, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The STEM Programs Coordinator is a dynamic, full-time role dedicated to advancing the Greensboro Science Center’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) initiatives. The coordinator develops high-impact curriculum with support from the VP of Education and the Community Programs Manager to provide a program for K-8 audiences that focuses on engineering, physical sciences, technology and robotics. The Coordinator serves as the primary lead for the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) program, manages year-round STEM workshops, and provides critical leadership for summer camp operations. The STEM Programs Coordinator is a teaching position, but they also mentor new educators/coaches, maintain all robotics equipment and computers, plan tournaments, and oversee the Young Adult Mentor teen volunteers. This person is ideally familiar with equipment and programming for LEGO robotics and be willing to explore new options as technology changes. This person must love working with kids, be able to interface with students and parents, and be excited about science and technology. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated passion and aptitude for teaching, have a strong interest in science, be adept at creating imaginative science learning opportunities, and enjoy working closely with people of all ages. Candidates should also be well-organized, attentive to details, comfortable speaking to groups, and have a positive outgoing demeanor. Candidates must have excellent communication skills with the public and great interpersonal skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Engineering, Physical Sciences, or a related field.
Experience in formal or informal education with K-8 audiences is highly desirable.
Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, basic coding and LEGO Robotics platforms is preferred.
Strong organizational skills.
Public speaking ability.
A passion for educating and mentoring youth.
Excellent communication skills with the public.
Great interpersonal skills.
Must love working with kids.
Must be excited about science and technology.
Demonstrated passion and aptitude for teaching.
Strong interest in science.
Adept at creating imaginative science learning opportunities.
Enjoy working closely with people of all ages.
Well-organized.
Attentive to details.
Comfortable speaking to groups.
Positive outgoing demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with equipment and programming for LEGO robotics.
Willingness to explore new options as technology changes.

Responsibilities

Develops high-impact curriculum for K-8 audiences focusing on engineering, physical sciences, technology and robotics.
Serves as the primary lead for the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) program.
Manages year-round STEM workshops.
Provides critical leadership for summer camp operations.
Mentors new educators/coaches.
Maintains all robotics equipment and computers.
Plans tournaments.
Oversees the Young Adult Mentor teen volunteers.
Interfaces with students and parents.
Explores new robotics equipment and programming options as technology changes.