Overview:
The Y of Greater Monmouth County is seeking a passionate and experienced STEAM Instructor intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined. The STEAM Instructor must have the ability to prepare and instruct from the curriculum provided and be comfortable instructing school-aged children in non-traditional environments all while ensuring the safety, and wellbeing of the students. Experience and basic knowledge in art, science, engineering, and/or mathematics is preferred.
Approximately 20 hours per week
Monday - Thursday 2:30pm 4:30pm (Fridays flexible schedule)
Pre-season start date: September 4
Program dates: September 23, 2024 May, 2025
Locations Freehold Family Y / Monmouth County School District
Responsibilities:
Implement established Y STEM curricula
Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment
Reflect on successes and areas of growth as a teacher, seek to improve performance, and respond to feedback
Participate in collaborative curriculum development, and grade-level activities
Track attendance and confirm absences prior to the start of the program
Set up class space, clean up after class, and store materials properly
Must ensure proper dismissal to designated adults with or without site coordinator present
Perform demonstrations for the class on technique and process.
Assist in the selection and/or recommendation of class materials; provide economical options and alternatives
Monitor the safety of all projects
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree or higher preferred
Has experience and enjoy working with children ages 5-14
Has reliable transportation
Has flexibility, excellent work ethic and be dependable
Enthusiastic and be able to work independently
Knowledge of science, math, or engineering background or experience
Knowledge of technology and how to incorporate into instructional practice
Has the ability to work in a constantly changing environments and adapts flexibly in shifting projects or priorities to meet the needs of a dynamic transformation effort; comfortable with ambiguity and non-routine situations.
Flexible schedule with availability after regular school hours
Must pass background check
CPR, First Aid certified or within 90 days of hire