Project Lead Way STEM Club After School Sponsor - 7th Grade

Job Summary

The ECA Project Lead The Way (PLTW) STEM Club Sponsor for 7th grade is responsible for organizing, supervising, and leading an after-school STEM enrichment program focused on hands‑on, project‑based learning. This position provides students with opportunities to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts through Project Lead The Way‑aligned activities that promote creativity, problem‑solving, collaboration, and critical thinking. The sponsor supports student engagement in STEM pathways while fostering a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.

• Organize, supervise, and lead the after‑school PLTW STEM Club for students in 7th grade.
• Develop and facilitate hands‑on STEM activities aligned with Project Lead The Way curriculum and STEM standards.
• Plan engaging, age‑appropriate lessons and projects that promote engineering design, coding, scientific inquiry, and problem‑solving skills.
• Encourage student participation, teamwork, and positive collaboration in all STEM activities.
• Supervise students at all times during after‑school sessions, ensuring a safe and structured environment.
• Guide students through the engineering design process, including planning, building, testing, and improving projects.
• Support students in the use of STEM tools, materials, and technology.
• Coordinate materials, supplies, and equipment needed for club activities.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents, and administration regarding program expectations, schedules, and events.
• Maintain attendance records, activity documentation, and program inventory as required.
• Promote interest in STEM careers and pathways.
• Ensure adherence to school policies, safety procedures, and district guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.

• Valid Indiana teaching license preferred but not required unless otherwise specified by district policy.
• Experience in STEM education, Project Lead The Way, engineering, science, math, coding, or related fields preferred.
• Ability to plan and facilitate hands‑on, engaging, project‑based learning activities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to motivate and engage elementary and middle school students in STEM learning.
• Experience with educational technology, coding platforms, or engineering tools preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and families.

• Ability to supervise students in active, hands‑on learning environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist students during STEM activities.
• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment up to 25–50 pounds.
• Ability to set up and manage classroom or lab‑based STEM stations.