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North Texas After School Program Leader

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

Inspire girls to take on the world's greatest challenges! Girlstart is seeking multiple After School Program Leaders (called STEM CREW—Creative, Resourceful, Empowered Workforce) to lead fun, hands-on, STEM-focused After School programs in North Texas, specifically in Grand Prairie ISD, Irving ISD, Plano ISD, and Richardson ISD.

About Girlstart

Founded in 1997, Girlstart's mission is to increase girls' interest and engagement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through innovative, nationally recognized informal STEM education programs. Girlstart's year-round programs inspire girls to transform our world. These programs include after school, week-long summer camps, community STEM programs, and an annual girls conference. Girlstart provides After School programs in multiple cities across Texas, Boston, MA, and the South Bay Area, CA.

About the role

The purpose of our After School program is to provide 20-25 girls with a fun, free STEM enrichment program that builds confidence and encourages them to pursue paths to higher education and discover greater career opportunities. This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with 4th-5th grade girls, empowering them in science, technology, engineering, and math activities. Program leaders will be trained by the program coordinators/managers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead After School programs that meet once a week for an hour (programs vary from 1-1.5 hours) immediately after the school day
  • Prepare for lessons, drive to location, lead activities, and clean up
  • Attend 1-2 office hours per week to practice, pack materials, and ask questions about activities and/or classroom management
  • Participate in mandatory ongoing training provided throughout the position

Schedule

  • Part-time, 5-8 hours/week
  • Programs typically run from 2:30-5:00 pm on afternoons (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays—limited Friday options)
  • Office hours once per week at Girlstart's North Texas office in Dallas

Pay

$14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Requirements

  • 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); driving to and from respective programs is required
  • 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
  • Be a positive and meaningful female role model for girls
  • 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

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