STEM Specialist - Queens, NY
$41,600–$52,000 year
On-siteQueens, New York, United States
Job Summary
Design and implement STEM lesson plans covering Math, Robotics, Science, Coding, Technology, and Engineering for children and teens. Teach or co-lead daily activities while preparing materials, administering assessments, and explaining safety procedures to student participants. Build strong relationships with students and staff, adapt instructional methods to meet individual needs, and support program directors with curriculum coordination and data reporting. Participate in ongoing professional development and coordinate program events. This role requires part-time in-person attendance Monday through Friday from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm with variable shifts. Candidates must hold a high school diploma, be at least 18 years old, and possess prior experience successfully teaching and instructing youth.
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 be flexible, reliable, and have 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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