Camp Facilitator, STEM - Urgent Hire

About the role

SFD Camp is a transformative summer experience where future innovators explore STEM and dance, building confidence, creativity, and technical skills. The program culminates in a showcase performance where students bring their tech-powered ideas to life through movement.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging STEM lessons designed by STEM From Dance, primarily focused on computer science, AI and engineering design
• Support student-led projects, ensuring participants apply their knowledge to real-world creative work
• Execute the provided curriculum and daily schedule, adapting as needed based on students' progress
• Assess, manage, and differentiate instruction to meet varying levels of STEM proficiency
• Co-lead a cohort of 15-25 girls alongside a Dance Facilitator, fostering a collaborative and engaging learning environment
• Assist in preparing students for the Camp Showcase, where they will present their final projects
• Work closely with the Site Leader and Site Operations Lead to ensure a seamless camp experience
• Support general Camp logistics, including set-up, transitions, and maintaining a positive atmosphere
• Attend all required training sessions and team meetings before and during the program
• Ensure all data collection associated with your lessons are captured
• Establish and reinforce clear classroom norms that foster a positive, inclusive, and affirming learning space where students feel safe to explore, create, and take risks
• Provide individual or small-group guidance to students who need additional support in STEM concepts, ensuring that all students are engaged and progressing
• Guide students in exploring the intersections of STEM and dance, helping them apply computational thinking and engineering design to movement-based projects

Requirements

• You are deeply aligned with STEM From Dance's mission and values, demonstrating a genuine passion for empowering girls of color in STEM
• You have an educational background or work experience in computer science or engineering (any language or discipline)
• You have prior experience facilitating STEM learning (formal or informal), preferably with students aged 8-18
• You have a demonstrated ability to manage a classroom of 15-25 students effectively
• You have a commitment to culturally responsive teaching and fostering an inclusive learning space
• You have the ability to build meaningful relationships with students from diverse backgrounds
• You possess strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a teamwork mentality
• You have an energetic and engaging presence, allowing you to connect with students and keep them motivated
• You possess strong classroom and behavioral management skills
• You have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• You have the ability to balance multiple responsibilities, from lesson execution to student mentorship
• You embody STEM From Dance's work philosophy

Benefits

SALARY: $6,500 - $10,000 for five weeks, based on experience.