Boston After School STEM Program Leader

Inspire girls to take on the world's greatest challenges! Girlstart is seeking After School Program Leaders (called STEM CREW—Creative, Resourceful, Empowered Workforce) to lead hands-on, STEM-focused After School programs across the Boston, MA area (in Waltham, Woburn, and Somerville). A car is not required; if you do not have your own car, Girlstart will cover the cost of transportation.

About Girlstart

Founded in 1997, Girlstart is dedicated to empowering girls through STEM while creating an inclusive environment that benefits all students. Our innovative, nationally recognized STEM education programs include After School, week-long Summer Camps, Community STEM Programs, and annual Girls in STEM Conferences held in multiple cities across Texas and the Boston, MA area. Our goal is to encourage every child to be brave, creative, and curious through hands-on STEM activities, career exploration, and inspiration from real women in STEM.

About the role

After School Program Leaders will lead our hands-on, STEM-focused After School programs for 20-25 students, meeting once a week for an hour (programs vary from 1-1.5 hours) immediately after the school day. The purpose of the program is to provide a fun STEM enrichment experience that builds confidence and encourages students to pursue higher education and discover greater career opportunities. Girlstart is designed to build students' skills in collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking.

Schedule

Programs run on afternoons (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) with a typical schedule of 3:00-4:30pm at respective elementary schools. Program Leaders must be available around 2pm on program days and until approximately 5pm. The commitment is 5-8 hours per week, including preparation, travel, leading the activity, and cleanup. Program Leaders are encouraged to have 1-2 office hours weekly for lesson practice, material organization, and questions. Mandatory ongoing training is provided throughout the position.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on, STEM-focused After School programs for elementary students
• Prepare and practice weekly lessons
• Organize materials and manage classroom activities
• Build students' skills in collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking
• Serve as a positive and meaningful role model for girls
• Attend mandatory ongoing training sessions

Qualifications

• Experience working with kids preferred
• Desire to empower and educate girls in STEM
• Reliable transportation (or valid driver's license for at least 1 year)
• Comfortable presenting to a group of girls
• Classroom management skills helpful
• Proficient using Google Drive apps
• Strong time management skills
• All majors welcome (STEM background not required)

Benefits

• Enhance leadership and teamwork skills
• Improve presentation and communication skills
• Build problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making abilities
• Work with a diverse peer group
• Hands-on work experience in an education setting
• Deliver fun, informal STEM programs with small groups of students
• Improve management skills, teaching style, and gain curriculum writing experience
• Increase confidence delivering STEM-focused material
• On-the-job training in informal STEM education, the Girlstart Method, gender equity in the classroom, and other issues relating to STEM and integrated STEM education

Pay

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour