Enrichment Educator

4 weeks ago


Larchmont, United States The STEM Alliance LIVE Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Our wonderful team of 20 is growing We are seeking an engaging candidate to join our collaborative environment and help with all sorts of hands-on programmatic work. Our Programs team provides informal Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education from preschool through adults with a focus on reaching underserved populations in 3 areas: Digital Equity, STEM after-school programs and Summer Camps. This role does not require teacher certification and offers a variety of room to learn and grow. Rather, we’re looking for lifelong learners who are passionate and curious.


What you'll be doing

The responsibilities of this role can be tweaked depending on the talents of the right candidate and the needs of our team. Having said that, it's likely that you'll be doing some of the things below, together with our Programs Team:

1) Serve as a teacher in out-of-school time and in other informal settings with community partners such as after-school programs, Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCAs, preschools, library systems, workforce development programs and more

2) Learn to teach our specialized content such as:

  • Hands-on, innovative STEM workshops, classes, special events and programs for PreK-12 students and adults
  • Digital Equity Now curriculum to teach basic tech skills to families and adults with limited to no technology experience

3) Assist with scholarship outreach to eligible families

4) Communicate directly with clients via email, text and phone calls in a case management model for digital equity outreach

5) Manage inventory of our program materials to ensure smooth program implementation

6) Participate with full enthusiasm in training sessions to maintain the quality of implementation of our programs


What you bring:

First and foremost, we are looking for someone who is warm, friendly and values teamwork. We would hope that you are looking to expand your personal and professional goals. Also significant is that you have a desire to serve others and learn how STEM education and Digital Equity are creating a ladder of opportunity for all. Lastly, we would need you to be able to complete tasks independently and in a timely

manner with some guidance.


Besides that you might:

Speak Spanish

Have experience with the Google Workspace platform

Consider yourself technologically savvy

Have a car or are able to access transportation to reach partner sites across Westchester County

Seek a job where you can make a difference in the lives of people and the community

Prefer a work environment of employees that enjoy each others’ time and company


What we offer

  • A flexible working schedule with a good balance between work & private life, understanding that often the busiest hours for our programs are afternoons, Evenings and some weekend hours
  • Ability to accept or decline work assignments to allow you to teach or work at our events for as few 3 hours weekly up to 19 hours weekly
  • Banking benefits with a partner bank
  • A workplace culture that prioritizes understanding, empathy and diversity
  • An office in the heart of Mamaroneck just steps from Metro North, shopping, restaurants and our favorite local coffee shop for off site meetings


Are you excited?


So are we


Apply today to play an active role in changing our world for the better by empowering

and training the next generation of STEM leaders and bridging the digital divide through

inclusion initiatives.


If you’re enthusiastic about our mission, we’d love to hear from you And please note:


Research shows that while men apply to jobs if they meet about 60% of the criteria,

women and those in traditionally underrepresented groups tend to apply only if they

check all the boxes. If you think you have what it takes but don't meet every single point

above, please still apply We'd like to learn more about you to see if you could be a

great fit.


We value the diversity of our colleagues. People with disabilities are currently underrepresented in our company and underserved in our community. We want to change that. For this reason, we subscribe to equal employment opportunity principles and strongly encourage people living with disabilities to apply. We will support you in the working environment.


SALARY

$25-$40 per/hour based on experience and expertise

Requirements: