STEM Assistant
2 days ago
Communities In Schools of San Antonio is part of a national organization, Communities In Schools®, that ensures every student, regardless of race, zip code, or socioeconomic background has what they need to realize their potential in school and beyond. Working directly in over 100 schools across 12 San Antonio school districts, we connect students to caring adults and community resources that help them overcome the barriers that stand between them and a brighter future. We are seeking a passionate, committed, and value-oriented individual to join our team. You will be part of a powerful movement for change, where our staff are committed to shaping an equitable path to education for future generations.
Hours: Minimum 20 to Maximum 29 hours per week
Job class: Part-time, Temporary
The STEM Assistant reports to the Strategic Partnership Manager and will be responsible for operations tasking and training to support CIS-SA Site Coordinators implementing STEM education programming and services includes STEM Family Nights, On-Campus STEM programming and other STEM experiences with partners.
Primary Responsibilities & Essential Functions
(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)
STEM Programming and Training
- Coordinate STEM Family Night services, On-Campus STEM Programming, and calendar of events.
- Prepare curriculum and materials for STEM Family Nights station kits
- Provide training and support to schools implementing STEM Family Nights
- Manage inventory of STEM enrichment supplies and technology
- Maintain curriculum and marketing materials for STEM Family Nights
- Develop new stations and activities for STEM programming
- Coordinate STEM experiences for students and families
- Support partnerships with STEM-related organizations and businesses in partnership with the Strategic Partnership Manager.
- Attend STEM-related community outreach events and partnership meetings.
- Communicate consistently with STEM partners, STEM volunteers, and CIS Site Coordinators.
- Attend professional development to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Plan and make appropriate expenditures and maintain budgets.
- Read and adhere to all safety policies issued by the school and CISSA.
- Manage timecard.
- Passion
- Compassion
- Collaboration
- Optimism
- Adaptability
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, work on computer; think clearly and communicate effectively. Fine motor skills required for handling small components, tools, and educational STEM materials. The employee must be able to lift 20 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a part-time position. Flexible commitment from Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., 20 - 25 hours per week with a max of 29 hours a week, with occasional weekend work.
Travel: Travel is local during the business day.
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, GENDER, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAW.
Requirements
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
- Proficiency in the use of computers for: word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, internet.
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
- Strong ability to coordinate STEM programs and prepare curriculum, materials, and activities for school-based STEM events.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to support STEM partners, volunteers, and school staff.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage inventory, budgets, administrative tasks, and provide training.
- A willingness to follow the philosophy of CIS and operate as a team player.
- 3 or more years of experience with delivering STEM related curriculum and activities.
- 3 or more years of experience working in a school setting.
- Prefer bilingual ability in English and Spanish.
- A valid driver's license and access to a reliable personal vehicle are required with the ability to transport STEM materials.
- Must be able to pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
- Ethical Decision Making: Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
- Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
- Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
- Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunity
- Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.
- Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
- Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
- Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities.
- Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create, and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.
- Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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