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Job Title: Middle School STEAM Specialists- part time/temporary

Reports To: Middle School Program Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Pay rate: $30.00/hour

Hours: 2:30 PM-6:30 PM Monday-Wednesday (approx. 12 hours/week).

O ur Mission: Grac e Place puts faith into action providing pathways out of poverty by educating children and families. 

Summary/Objective:

The part time STEAM Specialist (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) will be responsible for the implementation of the Middle School Choice Academies, a STEAM focused program focused on career exploration. Academies meet 2/week for 50 minutes and are led by volunteer, industry professionals. Academies include but are not limited to Coding, Culinary Arts, Podcasting, Photography, 3D printing, Painting, Fashion Design, Drumming, Stop Animation, and more. The position will begin in November 2023 and will conclude on July 26, 2024. The position may be renewed based on funding and program needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Planning

• Investigate potential Choice Academies based on student interest surveys.
• Connect with industries and industry professionals to provide volunteers and field trip experiences.
• Explore partnerships with potential organizations who could benefit the program,
• Collaborate with Volunteer Engagement team to source volunteer facilitators.
• Create curriculum to support STEAM learning.
• Enroll students into Choice Academies based on student choice rankings.
• Inventory and maintain all equipment and materials related to Choose Academies.
• Document program policies and procedures.

• Onboard volunteers to ensure a successful Choice Academy session.
• Ensure that career connections are being made in lesson plans and field trips.
• Monitor lesson plans and instruction and make corrections as needed.
• Teach classes when needed.
• Advertise, plan, and facilitate the quarterly Choice Academy Showcases.
• Collaborate with the Fund Development Team to secure judges for the quarterly showcases.

• Administer pre and post student surveys.
• Gather feedback from staff and volunteers to improve the program.
• Provide success stories to validate the program’s success.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a STEAM related program is required.

• At least 2 years of instructional experience
• Demonstrated experience in a STEAM field or course of study.

• Demonstrated understanding of STEAM principles.
• Demonstrated ability to create project-based learning environments.
• Demonstrated ability to plan STEAM programming.
• Demonstrated ability to plan events.
• Collaborative spirit to work with staff and volunteers.
• Strong communication skills- both written and verbal.
• Strong technical skills to operate equipment such as robots, drones, 3D printers, digital cameras, computers, etc.

Grace Place values diversity in the workplace and among our partners and other stakeholders.

It is the policy of Grace Place to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by Grace Place where appropriate.

Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation or any type of retaliation because they have (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance review, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercised any other legal right protected by federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity.

The above-mentioned policies shall be periodically brought to the attention of supervisors and shall be appropriately administered. It is the responsibility of each supervisor at Grace Place to ensure affirmative implementation of these policies to avoid any discrimination in employment. All employees are expected to recognize these policies and cooperate with their implementation. Violation of these policies could be considered a disciplinary offense.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.