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STEM Youth Development Professional

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Plan, implement, facilitate, and supervise engaging age-appropriate STEM programming for youth in grades K-12. This role focuses on fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and academic growth while ensuring a safe, supportive, and positive environment for all members.

KEY ROLES

(ESSENTIAL

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

) Prepare youth for success 1. Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of

Youth Development Outcomes:

a. Promote and stimulate program participation b. Participate in new member orientation process c. Provide guidance and role modeling to members Program Development and Implementation 2. Develop and facilitate creative, hands-on STEM lesson plans that are age-appropriate for members 3. Incorporate academic standards into daily lesson planning to reinforce key concepts 4. Adapt activities to meet diverse learning styles, abilities, and developmental levels 5. Maintain organized lesson plans and materials aligns with program goals and outcomes Program Outcomes & Compliance 6. Meet grant outcomes, program deliverables, and reporting requirements as assigned 7. Track attendance, participation, and progress toward program goals 8. Support evaluation efforts and provide feedback to improve program quality Supervision, Collaboration, & Communication 9. Ensure a productive work environment by participating in weekly staff meetings 10. Work collaboratively with program staff to ensure cohesive programming 11. Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding program needs, successes, and challenges 12. Participating in staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Lead by example. 2. Create lesson plans that reflect state standards, BGCA outcomes, and LEAP & 21st Century grant requirements 3. Ability to lead active and engaging activities in a group setting 4. Attend ALL staff meetings and complete all onboarding training 5. All staff participate in special programs and/or events 6. Must be able to maintain a positive attitude and high energy levels during program hours 7. Commitment to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive space for all youth 8. Assume all other tasks asked of you

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

Maintain close, daily contact with Club Staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

External:

Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• High School Diploma
• Experience working with children
• Knowledge of youth development
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
• Ability to deal with general public
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment

SKILLS/ STRONGLY PREFERRED

• Experience working with youth in afterschool programs, camps, and tutoring
• Experience in STEM-related environments (labs, robotics programs, informal STEM education, etc.)
• Experience teaching, mentoring, or facilitating group learning
• Comfort leading hands-on experiments or structure activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to participate in games and activities with members

DISCLAIMER

The information presented indicates the general nature and eve of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designated to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to do this job.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Application Question(s): Are you 18 years or older?

Experience:

Childcare:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person