Program Facilitator

Overview

Challenger Learning Center-St. Louis

PROGRAM FACILITATOR

Part-time (average 15-25 hours per week; schedule varies.)

One part educator, one part astronaut, “Flight Directors” lead the Challenger Learning Center's simulated space missions and/or provide STEM programming around the St. Louis region. Watch this 2-minute video to learn more about our center.

• Lead simulated space missions for school, community, public and corporate groups.
• Facilitate after-school programs at community organizations.
• Facilitate on- and off-site workshops and other programs as needed.
• Represent the Challenger Learning Center-St. Louis at marketing fairs and other related events as needed.
• Attend regular staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Free membership to St. Louis Science Center
• Flexible schedule (see qualifications, below, for details)
• Get to do the fun parts of teaching (doing fun STEM stuff with kids!) without the lesson planning, grading, or parent meetings.
• Mileage reimbursement

Work schedule varies week to week. (Average 15-25 hours per week during school year, up to 40 hours during summer.) Ideal candidate will have the following availability:

• Minimum three days a week (M-F) and occasional weekends
• 3- to 6-hour shifts, 8:30AM-2:30PM and/or 3:00 to 6:00PM

• Experience with populations underrepresented in STEM fields
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Teaching experience in formal or informal education preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with both children and adults
• Ability to problem-solve and improvise in real time
• Comfortable with technology and willing to learn new software
• Strong interest and/or background in STEM/ space science
• Ambulatory to move around all areas of the building and carry supplies for off-site programs
• Driver’s license and willingness to drive personal car to off-site programs
• 60 hours college credit earned or demonstrated pursuit of STEM learning preferred

Please include a cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications – or send it to Erin: erin .

The Challenger Learning Center-St. Louis is a partnership of the Ferguson-Florissant School District, the Saint Louis Science Center and Education Plus. Challenger staff are employees of the Ferguson-Florissant School District.

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