What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ambassador, STEM Pathways position at Heights Philadelphia?
About this Role:
STEM Ambassadors serve as near-peer tutors and mentors in high school science and/or math classrooms. Ambassadors would work weekly in classroom(s) and/or other school spaces at a local public high school within Heights’ network of partner schools. We are seeking STEM Ambassadors who can start by late October and continue through the beginning of May. (The specific time block that you commit to can change each semester.)
For the 2023-24 school year, we are expecting to hire STEM Ambassadors to work at Kensington Health Sciences Academy, George Washington HS, and possibly 1-2 other high schools, primarily with 9th-10th grade students.
You’ll help us to achieve:
STEM Ambassadors serve as near-peer tutors and mentors in high school science and/or math classrooms. Ambassadors would work weekly in classroom(s) and/or other school spaces at a local public high school within Heights’ network of partner schools. We are seeking STEM Ambassadors who can start by late October and continue through the beginning of May. (The specific time block that you commit to can change each semester.)
For the 2023-24 school year, we are expecting to hire STEM Ambassadors to work at Kensington Health Sciences Academy, George Washington HS, and possibly 1-2 other high schools, primarily with 9th-10th grade students.
You’ll help us to achieve:
- Improved academic achievement, preparation, and interest in STEM subjects among students from underinvested Philadelphia communities
You’ll be responsible for:
- Supporting high school science and/or math students in classrooms at a local partner high school on a weekly basis during the fall AND spring semesters
- Committing to 1 weekly 2-3-hour block at a partner high school each semester, between the hours of 8:30am-3:00pm
- Serving in a tutoring role (and possibly a TA or mentor role), depending on the needs of the teacher and students
- Supporting and inspiring students to study/pursue STEM!
About you:
- Science or Engineering major
- Enthusiastic, engaging, motivating, empathic
- Prior tutoring, tutoring, mentoring, or related experience (preferred)
- Familiarity and experience with local schools and communities (preferred)
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Willing to take initiative
- Personal and/or professional background related to understanding the experience of our Black, Latino, and first-generation scholars
Heights employees:
- Must meet expectations to report in-person on a schedule determined by their direct manager and/or the Vice President of the team.
- Must meet PA State background check requirements [PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprint Check] at hire and every five years thereafter.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States and complete an I-9 employment verification form.
- Strong orientation to customer service, particularly with regard to students, partners and colleagues
- Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office and related applications, as well as use of general office equipment (phones, computers, copiers, etc)
- Fluency in the use of data and data systems. Maintains appropriate engagement with data entry, reporting and review.
- Must adhere to COVID safety guidelines as established by Heights and/or its partners.
- All staff should be mindful of the organization’s strong recommendation that everyone maintains an up to date with COVID vaccination and boosters.
- Must be able to work in a busy, often complex work environment that is generally climate controlled.
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted on an occasional basis.
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
- Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
- Access to reliable transportation required
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