Youth Initiative Program Coordinator, Part-Time

Arizona Science Center•Phoenix, AZ

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Initiatives Coordinator ensures implementation of services within the Learning Division at Arizona Science Center to inspire, educate, and engage curious minds through science, and to advance educational leadership, quality teaching, parent and community support, and student engagement for success in learning. The Youth Initiatives Coordinator will prepare, present, lead, monitor, and facilitate fun, engaging STEM activities, investigations and demonstrations for Girls in STEM and Girl Scouts events. The Youth Initiatives Coordinator sets up the classroom for activities, cleans up, supervises activities, packs activities and communicates with co-workers, parents, and Science Center employees. The Youth Initiatives Coordinator will participate in other activities to further educational goals of the Science Center.

Requirements

Knowledge of K – 12 educational systems
Knowledge of Arizona College and Career Ready Standards
Knowledge of technology applications and integration in K - 12
Knowledge of youth development concepts and strategies
Skill in planning and coordinating activities
Skill in effective verbal and written communication and reporting
Skill in Problem-solving and decision making
Ability to work nights
Ability to work mandatory weekend hours
Acquisition of a food handler’s card and fingerprint card is required

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma, GED or STEM field experience preferred
Minimum of two years teaching STEM subjects in a formal or informal environment preferred but not required
Camp counselor experience preferred but not required
Experience with family programming
Experience with student-directed, inquiry-based, experiential learning approaches

Responsibilities

Prepare, present, lead, monitor, and facilitate fun, engaging STEM activities, investigations and demonstrations for Girls in STEM and Girl Scout programs and signature events.
Create a fun, enjoyable, and safe experience for children grades 1 – 12 by leading them through demonstrations, activities, experiments, and investigations.
Prepare and lead daily activities using instructional materials, creative ideas, and assigned supplies.
Set up a classroom for activities and clean up after activities by cleaning tables, counters, and chairs.
Supervise activities and monitor children’s behavior to ensure safety and appropriateness.
Communicate with co-workers, parents, Science Center employees and occasionally sponsored partners.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level
Pack, unpack, and sort supplies for programs.
Research and write inquiry-based activities