Youth STEM Engagement Specialist

Position Summary

This position's starting wage is $18/hour
Department: Out of School Time
Job Status: Relief
Reports to: Site Coordinator
Supervises: None
Schedule: Afternoons/early evenings, flexible days per week

Essential Functions

• Create fun lesson plans: Design engaging and interactive STEM lessons, activities and games that align with South Dakota state content standards
• Lead activities: Guide groups of elementary students through exciting STEM activities and games in an out-of-school time program
• Manage supplies: Request and manage STEM supplies within the allocated budget to ensure all activities run smoothly
• Support classroom management: Assist in maintaining a positive and productive learning environment by helping manage student behavior, encouraging respectful interactions, and implementing strategies to keep students engaged and focused during STEM activities
• Stay sharp: Attend required trainings and participate in evaluation and quality improvement activities to make our program even better

Positions Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; one year of post-secondary classes in science or education preferred, but not required
• Experience: A passion for STEM and a desire to help kids are the most important qualities for this position. Previous experience providing STEM lessons to school-age students or working in out-of-school time programming is a plus
• Licenses: Valid driver’s license required

Physical Demands

• Ability to Stand, Walk, sit, manually manipulate, reach outward and above shoulders, speak and bend on a daily basis
• Capability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 lbs on a daily basis