Description
Position Summary:
Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing STEM program/activities, in relation to the Education & Career Development core service area, for members ages 4-18.
Responsibilities:
Implement and participate in programs, projects, and special events, focusing on STEM programming specifically in the Core Program Area.
Implement STEM curriculum on a weekly basis, including FIRST LEGO league’s aqua adventure challenge, maintain records and interpret results.
Collaborate with individual teachers surrounding selected STEM curricula.
Assist in recruiting, scheduling, and training STEM program volunteers.
Represent Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee within the STEM education community, providing information about our STEM programs and progress towards goals.
Oversee members engaged in quality activities to achieve specific goals and outcome measurements.
Take the lead on planning field trips and help with recruiting members.
Provide guidance and direction to members in the areas of academic success, healthy lifestyle, and civic and community engagement.
Encourage social, emotional, and educational growth of individual members.
Develop and maintain positive climate and environment within program space and facilitate positive youth/adult interaction.
Track member participation in assigned program areas and document results of members.
Provide written documentation of program implementation and evaluation.
Generate monthly, quarterly, and or/annual reports as requested.
Participate in required trainings by the Club, County, State, and/or funders.
Perform other STEM related duties as assigned.
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma
Some College Preferred
Must provide proof of citizenship
Experience Requirements:
At least 6 months experience directly related to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
At least 6 months experience directly related to youth and youth programming.
Skills:
Ability to keep youth ages 4-18 enthusiastically engaged in programming
Highly organized with attention to detail.
Ability to relate effectively with a diverse population.
Good communication skills, both written and oral.
Proficient computer skills
A valid driver’s license, is preferred, with good driving record that meets state required automobile insurance minimums.
AmeriCorps Summary:
AmeriCorps members agree to complete a term of National Service; as they support Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee programming and receive a set living allowance. Upon successful completion of this term of service, AmeriCorps members are eligible for a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an AmeriCorps member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the member is regularly required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The member is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Service Environment:
The service environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the service environment is usually moderate.
Position Summary:
Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing STEM program/activities, in relation to the Education & Career Development core service area, for members ages 4-18.
Responsibilities:
Implement and participate in programs, projects, and special events, focusing on STEM programming specifically in the Core Program Area.
Implement STEM curriculum on a weekly basis, including FIRST LEGO league’s aqua adventure challenge, maintain records and interpret results.
Collaborate with individual teachers surrounding selected STEM curricula.
Assist in recruiting, scheduling, and training STEM program volunteers.
Represent Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee within the STEM education community, providing information about our STEM programs and progress towards goals.
Oversee members engaged in quality activities to achieve specific goals and outcome measurements.
Take the lead on planning field trips and help with recruiting members.
Provide guidance and direction to members in the areas of academic success, healthy lifestyle, and civic and community engagement.
Encourage social, emotional, and educational growth of individual members.
Develop and maintain positive climate and environment within program space and facilitate positive youth/adult interaction.
Track member participation in assigned program areas and document results of members.
Provide written documentation of program implementation and evaluation.
Generate monthly, quarterly, and or/annual reports as requested.
Participate in required trainings by the Club, County, State, and/or funders.
Perform other STEM related duties as assigned.
Education Requirements:
High School Diploma
Some College Preferred
Must provide proof of citizenship
Experience Requirements:
At least 6 months experience directly related to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
At least 6 months experience directly related to youth and youth programming.
Skills:
Ability to keep youth ages 4-18 enthusiastically engaged in programming
Highly organized with attention to detail.
Ability to relate effectively with a diverse population.
Good communication skills, both written and oral.
Proficient computer skills
A valid driver’s license, is preferred, with good driving record that meets state required automobile insurance minimums.
AmeriCorps Summary:
AmeriCorps members agree to complete a term of National Service; as they support Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee programming and receive a set living allowance. Upon successful completion of this term of service, AmeriCorps members are eligible for a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an AmeriCorps member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the member is regularly required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The member is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Service Environment:
The service environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the service environment is usually moderate.
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Living Allowance
$1144
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$1144 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
The living allowance is disbursed bi-weekly in equal installments throughout service.
Education Requirements
High School Graduate
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check