UBMSAcademic Year Mentor (Temporary Part-Time

UBMS Academic Year Mentor Temporary Part Time Department Education UBMS Location Miami FL Supervisor UBMS Director

Upward Bound Math and Science UBMS is a program created and funded by the US Department of Education As a designated UBMS Center the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science seeks to strengthen the math and science skills of underserved first generation high school students and to encourage them to pursue postsecondary degrees in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics From September 26 2026 to May 29 2027 Frost Science will host the Academic Year component of its UBMS program Saturday Academy Mentors are individuals who are problem solvers team players and proficient in the topics covered Serving primarily as facilitators of existing program curricula mentors will deliver virtual hands on exploratory science activities and lead off site excursions The following is the required time commitment for the position Full availability for a training week from September 14th to September 18thFull availability every Saturday for the duration of the program September 26th May 29thSALARY 1700hour Temporary PT

In collaboration with program staff and community partners Mentors facilitate a science andor math course involving hands on activities and project based learning

Communicate classroom and preparation needs with program staff in a timely manner

Serve as a mentor role model to the special needs of underserved high school youth

Help students produce and present projects to demonstrate their acquired science knowledge

Ensure students safety during all activities

Performs other job related duties as assigned

Bachelors degree in a STEM field Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics or in the late stages of obtaining said degree Junior or Senior Minimum 2 years of teaching experience either in formal or informal settings

Minimum 2 years of mentoring coaching experience preferably with culturally diverse underserved student populations

Must have a strong background in the particular mathscience subject heshe plans to teach General scientific literacy is expected as well

Must have a friendly personable and enthusiastic demeanor toward all; embracing the multicultural differences of our students and staff is essential

Communicate well with students as well as coordinating staff and other mentors

Provide a positive and fun working environment

Strong oral and written communication skills Bilingual ability

English

Spanish English Haitian Creolepreferred

Work is normally performed indoors with some event based tasks conducted in an outdoor setting; exposure to climatic conditions is to be expected

Exposure to physical risk is primarily that of an outdoor environment such as sunburn mosquito bites etc Moderate to active physical effort can be expected as it relates to the set up and tear down of program spaces

Level 2 criminal background check clearance as required by the Florida State Department of Children & Families Drug screening as part of the Drug Free Workplace Program