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New York Edge lists this STEM Specialist - Queens, NY opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Part time hourly Queens, NY, US
8 days ago Requisition ID: 3785
Salary Range: $20.00 To $25.00 Hourly
ABOUT US
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.
SUMMARY
Extended Day Activity Instructors lead afterschool programming for children and teens at New York Edge after-school program sites. 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.
Schedule
Part-Time
Monday – Friday
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Days/shifts vary depending on site needs)
This role requires you to be in person.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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.
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
QUALITIES WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Demonstrated ability to lead activities with children and teens
Creativity
Must have excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
Experience working with children and teens
Ability to multitask and manage workflow in a fast-paced environment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff, school personnel, parents
Sensitive to social-emotional needs and characteristics of students
Self-starter who takes initiative
Flexibility, reliability, and sound judgment
Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 18 years of age
College credits in computer programming, engineering, education, math, science and/or similar related degrees are highly preferred
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.
Work is permitted mostly within a New York City Public School but may be required to interact with community-at-large during trips or events.
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.
New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work the employee performs in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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