Education and STEM Specialist

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Youth Development

• Maintain an environment that facilitates the achievement of youth development outcomes
• Maintain an inclusive and equitable environment
• Utilize an asset-based approach that focuses on the strengths that diverse students bring to the classroom
• Provide positive reinforcement and corrective feedback to members
• Use appropriate behavior management techniques to redirect members
• Consult with caregivers concerning member performance and behavior

Programming

• Organize and lead daily education/STEM curriculum for all members in grades 1-12
• Develop and facilitate enriching and culturally responsive programming with goals and outcomes that align with the organization’s priorities
• Employ instructional strategies that address diverse learning styles and strengths.
• Transition to summer camp coordinator role seasonally
• Create and/or run weekly ‘clubs’ within the Club Ex. Girls Group, Torch Club, Robotics
• Lead and engage youth in My Future.net programs and other grant funded initiatives
• General program coverage as needed
• Create and share culturally competent programming and/or resources

Safety

• Supervise youth participants in all areas of the Club at all times, ensuring their health and safety
• Assist in maintaining all areas in use of the program clean and orderly; ensuring both their physical and emotional health and safety
• Ensure curriculum and activities are safe and developmentally appropriate for all levels of participants

Leadership

• Support and provide feedback to staff
• Participate and contribute in all staff meetings, trainings and committees
• Complete EEC staff trainings based on requirements
• Represent the organization to the community, corporate partners, grant funders, etc.
• Oversee education/STEM programming and room usage
• Recruit and oversee program volunteers or partner organizations
• Assist in supervising program assistants or teen staff in program area

Organization

• Responsible for grant compliance and reporting
• Create and follow calendar of due dates for grants
• Track spending of grant funding
• Attend and track training as needed for grants or career development
• Take pictures, videos and record anecdotal stories
• Connect with Boys & Girls Club of America as needed

Skills/ Knowledge/Requirements:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year experience:
• Working with a diverse group of youth from all grade levels in a school, camp or childcare setting
• Facilitating STEM programming to youth
• Teaching/tutoring
• Utilizing technology in programming
• Ability to maintain a high level of energy and enthusiasm
• Intermediate to proficient computer skills
• Group leadership skills, including an understanding of group dynamics
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
• Obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
• Offer contingent upon successful CORI, SORI and DCF background record check; as well as the Fingerprint Criminal History Record Information check.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 25 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Waltham, MA 02451 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Waltham, MA 02451: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person