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Central Texas After School Program Leader

Girlstart · Austin, TX · 2 mo ago
Education$14–$17/hrInternship

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 in Central Texas.

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 facilitate Girlstart’s hands-on, STEM-focused After School programs in Austin ISD, Georgetown ISD, Hays CISD, Leander ISD, Pflugerville ISD, and Round Rock ISD. Programs meet once a week for 1–1.5 hours immediately after the school day, serving 20–25 students with fun, STEM enrichment that builds confidence and encourages pursuit of higher education and career opportunities. The program is designed to build collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

Schedule

  • Part-time, 5–8 hours per week
  • Programs run 3:00–4:00 pm on weekdays (Mondays–Thursdays, limited Friday options)
  • Preferred availability: 2 afternoons per week to lead 2 programs
  • Approximately 6 hours per week for program preparation, driving, leading activities, and cleanup
  • 1–2 additional office hours encouraged for practice, material packing, and questions
  • Mandatory ongoing training provided throughout the position

Pay

$14.00 – $17.00 per hour

Responsibilities

  • Lead hands-on STEM activities for elementary students
  • Prepare for lessons, drive to program locations, and manage cleanup
  • Foster collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking
  • Serve as a positive role model and inspire students to explore STEM

Qualifications

  • Experience working with kids preferred
  • Desire to empower and educate students in STEM
  • Reliable transportation (required for driving to and from programs)
  • Comfortable presenting to groups of students
  • 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 abilities
  • Build problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
  • Be a positive and meaningful role model for students
  • Work with a diverse peer group
  • Hands-on experience in an education setting (ideal for future educators)
  • Deliver fun, informal STEM programs with small groups of students
  • Develop classroom management skills and teaching style
  • 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 related topics

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