| Purpose of Position
The STEM Afterschool Teacher is responsible for working with multiple stakeholders in the implementation of the SABES STEM afterschool curriculum for grade 3-5 students specific partner sites in online/virtual and/or in-person format. The instructor will develop and implement weekly lesson plans that incorporate mentor support and prepare students for the STEM Showcase where they will present their student-driven projects based on feedback from the SABES coach. The instructor will also track student attendance, participate in required professional development including an initial training retreat, prepare materials for STEM lessons, and regularly report and communicate program progress to SABES team and site coordinator. Note: This position is casual (approx. 5-6 hours per week) and is not benefits eligible. Reliable transportation, a computer, web camera, and reliable internet service are preferred. Evenings as well as some weekends are required. Training begins late September. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Knowledge and Skill: - Experience teaching hands-on STEM projects and the engineering design process
- Time management skills, attention to detail, and proactive problem solving
- Passion for STEM educational outreach
- Knowledge of Baltimore City and Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools)
- Experience relating to students, parents, families, and partners of similar demographics to Baltimore City
- Strong communication (written and oral), organizational, customer service, and interpersonal skills
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms)
- Experience operating virtual meetings (Zoom, Google Classroom, etc.)
Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification:
Minimum Qualifications: - High School Diploma/GED
- 3 Years of related experience in one or more of the following areas required:
- Proven youth development and/or mentoring experience
- Successful K-12 teaching; hands-on STEM projects and the engineering design process
- Successful implementation of STEM projects via virtual learning
- Experience working with grades 3-5 preferred
- Additional graduate level education may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU Equivalency Formula.
- JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree focused on STEM or education degree, or currently enrolled at a college/university pursuing a degree in related subjects.
- MSDE educator or counselor certification
Internal and External Contacts:
- Internal: Baltimore Programs Director, Out of School Time (OST) Program Manager, SABES Program Manager, Barclay Program Manager, SABES Afterschool Coaches and other Instructors, and JHU Faculty and Staff and other STEM professionals who serve as SABES mentors
- External: Afterschool providers such as Village Learning Place (VLP), Child First Authority (CFA), and US Dream Academy
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Instructing - Teach STEM curriculum in virtual and/or in-person format, provide guidance for student-driven projects, structure interactions with STEM experts
- Create and submit weekly lesson plans within established timeline; revise as necessary
- Coordinate with Johns Hopkins teams, mentors, and community members to facilitate STEM afterschool curriculum
- Supervise SABES participants in the classroom or in a virtual environment, adhering to safety guidelines and maintaining positive learning environment
- Prepare materials for STEM lessons and coordinate with the program manager to order necessary supplies
- Support students in the planning and design of presentations for STEM Showcase
- Attend and support annual STEM Showcase
- Submit as by the established deadline
- Share instructor lesson plans to the share drive weekly by established deadline
- Clearly identify mentor role in lesson plans and implement the plan during the session
- Revise lesson plans based on coach’s feedback by established deadline
- Submit materials order forms for replenishments for structured curriculum and student-driven projects by the established deadline
- Each SABES-supported classroom has a student-driven project presentation at the spring STEM Showcase
- Attendance at STEM Showcase
Training/Professional Development
- Participate in required training retreat (1/year), professional development (1-2 times per month) and staff meetings (JHU and/or afterschool partner, as required)
- Assist SABES afterschool coaches in presenting training materials based on expertise
- Strategies demonstrated in professional development are evident in lesson plans and coach observations
- Growth in coaching observations over time
- Attendance at all required meetings
- Being on time for required meetings
Reporting/Communicating - Complete and submit weekly reports providing updates on progress, implementation, and concerns at assigned SABES site(s) to SABES coach
- Review and confirm SABES mentor schedules each month
- Regularly communicate with mentors regarding lesson plan implementation and support
- Create and maintain student and mentor attendance reports
- Collaborate with Site Coordinator to ensure consistent, effective implementation of the SABES program with topics such as drawing connections to monthly themes, logistical concerns and student behavior.
- On time submission of student and mentor attendance records
- On time submission of written weekly reports for each implementation site
- Completed mentor schedule in applicable software platform by established deadline
- Provides evidence of communication with mentors via multiple outlets
Vision, Mission and Strategy of Center for Educational Outreach
- The vision of the Center for Educational Outreach (CEO) is to increase the number of STEM leaders from underrepresented groups going into STEM fields.
- Our mission is to engage JHU students, staff and faculty to prepare PK-12 students, particularly those underrepresented in STEM fields, for college and inspire them to choose STEM as a career.
- Our strategy is to offer STEM educational outreach to Baltimore City Public School students and to expand Engineering Innovation to reach more high school students in the U.S.
Classified Title: Tutorial Assistant
Working Title: SABES STEM Afterschool Teacher
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/02/CC
Starting Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Sunday - Saturday
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Telecommute
Department name: 60004726-CEO Instructors and Students
Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at [email protected]. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly. During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office. Equal Opportunity Employer
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