STEM Specialist- Denver Broncos

Company Description

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, our Club staff members wear many hats – they're teachers, coaches, mentors, community superheroes, and all-around awesome ambassadors of fun and learning! They're not just responsible for unlocking the doors to our Clubs; they're unlocking doors to new worlds and incredible possibilities for kids and communities all over Metro Denver.

Imagine joining a team that's all about inspiring and empowering every child to reach for the stars. We're a group of passionate, diverse, and dedicated individuals who believe in the potential of every young mind. We're curious explorers, compassionate leaders, and enthusiastic champions of the Club experience. And guess what? We absolutely love what we do!

We develop and nurture a community where everyone can reach their full potential. At Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, we continuously focus our efforts to ensure that our team members, Club members, and communities come together to cultivate a diverse landscape where everyone has equitable access to opportunities and resources.

At BGCMD, we value diversity and believe that unique perspectives contribute to the success of our team. While we have outlined certain requirements for this role, we encourage all candidates to apply, even if you do not meet all of the criteria. We are committed to considering all applications and finding the right individual who brings a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives to our organization.

The STEM Specialist plans, supervises, and implements a variety of high-yield activities and targeted programs within a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics focus. Programs can include: environmental sciences, nature walks, coding, 3D printing, robotics, Legos, music creation and editing, and even playing video games.

• Serving youth (at least one year of direct service). You have a demonstrable record of planning and implementing youth programs.
• Basic classroom management and the ability to direct youth and provide them with clear steps and tools that support goals achievement.
• Creative lesson planning
  . You put the necessary time and work into lesson planning, but also think about the fun things you did as a kid and include those, as well!
• Thinking on your feet
  . You like learning new things, and you can learn quickly. When things change - and they will - you go with the flow and are productive.
• Creating positive and supportive relationships with youth.

• Bilingual;
  Spanish preferred
• You have previous experience working with youth
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• A valid driver's license and ability to be insured under the company's insurance policy (at least 21 years of age and valid license for at least 3 years with no major violations).
• Experience creating and implementing STEM programing

• Must be able to pass criminal and driving records investigations and reference checks.
• A valid driver's license and ability to be insured under the company's insurance policy.
• The successful candidate will primarily work indoors. Accordingly, the ability to use a variety of equipment including janitorial and office equipment is required. The job requires the ability to stand for extended periods, kneel, reach, bend, and lift objects weighing in excess of 25 lbs. Outdoor work and moderate physically demanding activities may be required on occasion.
• The ability to read and write is necessary to complete reports, properly document programs, and utilize organizational data.
• Strong English proficiency is required for this position to ensure effective communications with staff, Club members, and families, as well as to follow safety and procedural guidelines accurately.