Elementary Stem Youth Educator

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EYL 365 Project is currently accepting applications for a STEAM - Science and Engineering Youth Educator Artist for an 12 week program on Mondays between the hours of 4:00 - 5:30PM beginning in October in Southeast DC.

Youth Educators must have demonstrated previous experience teaching STEAM , ideally in Washington, DC Public School settings. Additional experience with entrepreneurship, marketing and branding is also a plus!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach elementary and middle school engineering and science classes
• Deliver / Teach lessons that provide students with meaningful, hands-on learning experiences
• Effectively manage classroom behavior while also creating a safe and predictable classroom environment
• Present age-appropriate information
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate projects with a focus on technology concepts and operations, programming and physical computing, and engineering design
• Create program supply lists for lessons that are within budget expectations and submitted by the deadline
• Provide rigorous and challenging activities and lessons for the students’ benefit and are able to differentiate instruction to support struggling learners while challenging quicker learners.
• Post and review daily learning objectives and agenda with the students in relation to curricula objectives
• Conduct a warm-up (Do Now) and closing activity each class period

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s Degree( Mathematics and/or Science and/or STEAM preferred or related field of study.
• Delivers STEAM-oriented instruction (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) through Project-Based Learning methods.
• Create engaging lessons that integrate technology, science and engineering that also develops student critical thinking and problem solving skills.

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

• High attention to detail
• Excellent time-management skills
• Inquiry-based pedagogy
• Culturally responsive approach to teaching
• Fluency in multiple student-centered instructional approaches
• Commitment to student life
• Proven dedication to professional growth and purpose-driven practice
• Professional practice and ability to model contemplation as part of intellectual exploration

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person