STEM Specialist Bronx
About The Position
New York Edge is the largest provider of after-school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools. Each year, academic programs—including STEM, the arts, sports and wellness, and college access—help 40,000 students develop leadership skills and succeed in school. Working parents count on our programs to provide safe and enriching environments for their children. The STEM activity instructor has a dual reporting role, supporting the curriculum and instruction department team by designing lesson plans and implementing curricula across New York Edge program sites. They will also support the program director by preparing STEM-based activity materials and explaining principles, techniques, and safety procedures to student participants.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be knowledgeable and skilled in a variety of STEM activities and have prior experience successfully teaching and instructing youth
- Experience working with children strongly preferred
- May be required to walk up and down stairs.
- May have to lift or move objects/materials as needed.
- Specialists will be required to report to the school building and interact with staff, students, parents, and school administration.
- At the time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and the Department of Health.
Nice To Haves
- College credits in computer programming, engineering, education, math, science and/or similar related degrees are highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with and among students
- Teach or co-lead daily activities
- Learn and facilitate STEM curriculum, including Math, Robotics, Science, Coding, Technology and/or Engineering.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Participate in ongoing professional development activities
- Prepare materials for daily activities
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' needs and interests.
- Support the coordination of program events
- Input data and prepare reports
- Administer pre and post-assessments and evaluations for student activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
