Type: Part-time
County: Alameda
Agency: Scientific Adventures for Girls
Agency Description:
Scientific Adventures for Girls works to remove systemic barriers to all girls’ participation in STEM starting in kindergarten, engage them through hands-on learning, increase their positive attitudes toward STEM, and equip them with 21st century skills. We teach engaging, hands-on after school STEM classes to girls in K-6th grades at elementary schools throughout the East Bay.
Job Description
SAfG is seeking an after school Instructor to engage elementary-aged girls and teach hands-on STEM activities. You choose how many days a week you would like to teach. Full time and Part Time available. Flexible days, afternoon hours. In-person and possible virtual sites throughout the East Bay (Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, Richmond, and San Leandro). A teaching credential is not required.
Check-out what our classes look like: https://youtu.be/rff99QasCVk
COMPENSATION:
Full-time or Part-time, hourly employment: $21 - $27 per hour (dependent on experience)
Benefits:
Full-time employees: *Health and dental insurance *10 paid holidays *paid vacation *paid sick leave *technology and travel stipends *professional development opportunities, *access to a gym.
Part-time employees: *Travel stipends *professional development opportunities.
Job Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach/deliver project-based STEM activities virtually or on site at elementary schools in the East Bay (includes kitting, set-up, clean up).
Promote the mission and scientist mindset of SAfG in each class
Utilize facilitator guides available for each class and differentiate instruction as needed to improve the student experience or accommodate individual students.
Supervise and direct teaching assistant, role models and volunteers in the classroom.
Assist in the organization and kitting of STEM supplies and kits at the main office and storage facility and responsible for transportation of STEM supplies to school sites.
Attend all staff meetings and programmatic meetings as scheduled.
Ability to teach virtually or in-person at schools throughout the East Bay (Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, Richmond and San Leandro).
Availability to teach after school hours (2:30-5:30pm for most days and 12:45 - 3:30pm for early dismissal days).
QUALIFICATIONS:
Completed (or near completed) Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Education or in STEM related field.
A minimum of one year of experience teaching after school programming with social-emotional content and hands-on STEM activities to girls in K-6th grades
Experience teaching and building relationships with girls from underserved backgrounds preferred.
Possess the ability to establish rapport with a wide range of students and create an inclusive learning environment
Commitment to educational equity and programming for girls
Ability to maintain an excellent work ethic, a high level of energy and enthusiasm
Experience in emergent curriculum, project-based or inquiry-based learning a plus
For in-person teaching: valid drivers license and reliable car
For virtual teaching: experience teaching in a virtual setting
Preferred Qualification: Spanish-speaking, but not mandatory
How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume to careers@scientificadventures.org. Please include your name and After School Instructor Post in the subject line. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and the position will remain opened until filled.
SAfG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BIPOC are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline: 9/30/2021
Contact email address: careers@scientificadventures.org