STEAM Afterschool Activity Specialist – SONYC Blvd (Part-Time)

About the role

We are looking for a responsible, enthusiastic, and team-oriented STEAM Activity Specialist to lead engaging, hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) lessons for students in grades K-8 residing in a family shelter. The ideal candidate has a passion for teaching young minds, enjoys working with kids, and can create a positive, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating learning environment. This role involves designing and delivering age-appropriate STEAM activities that foster curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity.

This position will be a part of our Youth and Family Services offered at Sunnyside Community Services, which includes a pre-kindergarten program, after-school programs for elementary and middle school students, high school job readiness, career readiness, and enrichment programming and Adult and Immigrant Services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of participants along with the Group Leader and provide for the safety and well-being of participants.
• Prepare materials and examples in advance for student understanding during activities.
• Design and deliver STEAM and leadership-focused educational programming for youth tailored to students in grades K–8.
• Use a variety of instructional methods to meet the diverse learning styles of students.
• Introduce fundamental STEAM concepts and engineering challenges.
• Plan and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) activities that promote teamwork, problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and foundational academic skills.
• Develop and implement hands-on learning experiences that encourage collaboration, innovation, and the social, emotional, and academic growth of participants.
• Create opportunities for participants to explore, learn about, and engage in discussions related to local and global issues through meaningful, real-world learning experiences.
• Design and lead a variety of STEAM activities, including arts-based projects such as music, drama, poetry, creative writing, drawing, painting, and other visual and performing arts.
• Facilitate STEM-focused activities such as coding, robotics, engineering challenges, science experiments, mathematics enrichment, chess, strategic games, and other technology-based learning experiences.
• Work collaboratively with the Program Director and Content Specialist on program initiatives and requirements.
• Complete additional tasks as necessary.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Must be available Monday – Friday during program hours (3 – 6 pm).
• Ability to work during school breaks to conduct camp activities.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or have 18 or more education/STEAM related credits (should have proof of expertise/experience in related area). Example of desired areas of knowledge – science, coding, digital media, arts-related work (visual, performing, literacy arts), math.
• Experience with teaching STEAM and a minimum of two years’ experience in an afterschool environment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• This position begins in September after clearances are completed.
• Afterschool staff are expected to be committed to the position until the end of the school year in June.
• All candidates will go through the New York City Public Schools clearance process and complete a variety of mandated training prior to beginning work with youth.

Pay

• Hourly rate: $22.00 – $25.00

Schedule

• Hours: Monday – Friday 2 – 6 pm (Schedules may vary)
• Location: SONYC Blvd After-School Program at Samaritan Village Family Residence in Elmhurst, Queens

How to apply

Email a cover letter and resume to Olivia Doggett, Site Supervisor, at Odoggett@scsny.org. Please include "SONYC Afterschool STEAM Activity Specialist" in the email subject line.