STEAM Teacher – Harlem

Position

STEAM Lab Instructor

321 East 111th St New York NY 10029

40 per hour

12 hours per week

Part Time Non Exempt

Founded in 1876 The Boys Club of New York BCNY is a youth development organization with the mission to empower boys and young men ages 7 to 21 by providing effective programs and a supportive community BCNY provides evidence based programs to address the evolving social emotional health creative educational and vocational needs of our members in meaningful lasting ways BCNY develops programs to cultivate positive qualities in members and strives to continually deepen and broaden our impact

The STEAM Lab Teacher is responsible for leading activities and projects in the STEAM Lab for small groups of upper elementary middle school and early high school students STEAM Lab activities can range from 3 D printing circuits basic electronics coding and art and design The Teacher will be responsible for bringing curriculum and project ideas to the STEAM Lab in addition to using BCNY curricula

• Effectively manage STEAM lab for 8 to 12 boys or young men
• Engage members in fun and relevant lessons based on established curriculum and specific classroom needs
• Use provided curriculum or develop appropriate STEAM curriculum as needed to engage members in project based learning activities
• Work with the Education Director to update STEAM Lab activities projects and curricula
• Reinforce positive student behavior and clubhouse rules; maintain a positive relationship with all members families and staff
• Communicate with Education Director to discuss member progress needs and concerns
  
  Attend required department meetings and professional development trainings
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum 3 years college credits in STEAM or other relevant field;
  Bachelors degree preferred
• At least one year of experience teaching STEAM related programing to school aged middle and high school students in a group setting preferred
• Experience with Lego Mindstorm Robotics 3 D printers and printing applications preferred
• Familiarity with electronics and circuits
• Knowledge of coding applications and programs for students Scratch
• Strong verbal and communication skills
• Understanding of strengths based approaches to youth development

• PTO
• Sick time only

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