Position: Summer STEAM Instructor

Reports to: Education Director & Education Staff

Direct Reports: None

Dates/Hours: Staff Training: July 1-2 Mon-Tues, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Classroom Prep: July 8 - July 11 Mon-Thur, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Camp dates: July 15 – Aug 8 Mon-Thur, 8:00am – 3:30pm

FLSA Status: Independent Contractor

Compensation: $25/hr

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Centro Cultural is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated STEAM instructor who will create an engaging and stimulating learning environment to foster students' interest and confidence in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The successful candidate must have a solid understanding of STEAM subjects and be effective in implementing lesson plans.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate academic and enrichment activities for a classroom of 25 students, including discussions to encourage students to develop Social Emotional Learning skills.
• Build rapport with students and families and serve as a positive role model.
• Prepare the classroom for daily activities.
• Chaperone students (ex. the classroom, recess, and field trips)
• Organize and manage multiple responsibilities successfully, including preparing lessons to meet student needs and program goals.
• Manage the classroom effectively with strong classroom management skills, flexibility, and willingness to support wherever needed.
• Work closely with the Education Director to report class development and needed support, and collaborate with the STEAM teaching team.
• Speak confidently and compassionately with parents, and be sensitive to the needs of a diverse student population and socio-economic status.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Centro Cultural recognizes and values lived experience as demonstration of professional competencies and skills. We review applications using a comprehensive approach, identifying candidate strengths. The ideal candidate has the following skills and experiences or their equivalent, demonstrating ability to perform position responsibilities:

• At least 21 years old
• STEM or Education college graduate, current college STEM or Education student
• Knowledge and solid experience in one or more of the following: Teaching, STEAM Education, Science, Technology, Programming/Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics.
• Experience managing groups of children (1st-12th grades) in an education setting.
• Eager to learn new content and take initiative.
• Creative, trustworthy, high-energy, passionate for STEM and education, inspiring, excellent communication skills, and organized.
• Must be able to lift at least 35lbs
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 32 per week

Grade school specialties:

• 10th grade
• 11th grade
• 12th grade
• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade
• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade
• 9th grade

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 21 years old?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Cornelius, OR 97113 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person