STEM Specialist - New York, NY
$41,600–$52,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Design and implement STEM lesson plans covering Math, Robotics, Science, Coding, Technology, and Engineering while co-leading daily activities for children and teens. Prepare activity materials, administer pre and post-assessments, and explain safety procedures to student participants. Establish clear objectives for units and projects, adapt instructional methods to student needs, and input data for program reports. Build strong relationships with students, staff, parents, and school administration while participating in ongoing professional development. This role involves supporting the curriculum and instruction department and program director at New York Edge after-school program sites.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be knowledgeable and skilled in a variety of STEM activities
- Must have prior experience successfully teaching and instructing youth
- Must have excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
- Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff, school personnel, parents
- Must be sensitive to social-emotional needs and characteristics of students
- Must be a self-starter who takes initiative
- Must have flexibility, reliability, and sound judgment
- Must be able to walk up and down stairs
- Must be able to lift or move objects/materials as needed
- Must be able to work mostly within a New York City Public School
- Must be able to interact with community-at-large during trips or events
- Must be able to report to the school building and interact with staff, students, parents, and school administration
- Must obtain safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and the Department of Health
Desired Qualifications
- College credits in computer programming, engineering, education, math, science and/or similar related degrees
- Experience working with children
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