STEM Facilitator

placeAurora calendar_month9/11/24

Overview:

Position Overview

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) is seeking enthusiastic college students majoring in education or early-career teachers (within their first few years of teaching) to join our team as STEM Program Facilitators. Facilitators will teach hands-on, inquiry-based STEM programming to elementary and middle school students on weekends and/or evenings at IMSA's campus.

This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain experience in STEM education, enhance their teaching skills, and make a positive impact on students’ learning experiences. A training session will be provided before the start of each program to familiarize facilitators with the curriculum.

Responsibilities:

Teach or co-teach IMSA-created STEM programming to K-8 students on weekends and/or evenings.
Participate in a mandatory training session to learn the curriculum and program details.
Prepare materials and classroom setups for Saturday sessions.
Foster a welcoming and inclusive learning environment that encourages inquiry, exploration, and curiosity.
Ensure student safety during program activities, including during drop-off and pick-up.
Provide support to students as a classroom facilitator, guiding them through activities and promoting engagement.
Assist with the clean-up and storage of materials at the end of each session.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be a college student majoring in education or a STEM-related field, or an early-career teacher (within the first few years of teaching).
Passion for STEM education and a desire to inspire young learners.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to create a positive and engaging classroom environment.
Availability on weekends and/or evenings

Preferred Qualifications:

Elementary or middle school education majors or early career educators
Bilingual English/Spanish

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Compensation is $15.00/hr for college students and $22.00/hr for early-career teachers with their Bachelor's Degree.

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