Summer High School Science Instructor, FIU ASAS College Impact

FIU-After-School All-Stars is currently seeking passionate and talented instructors to serve high school students in its COLLEGE IMPACT SUMMER PROGRAM (June 10-July 31, 2024). We are looking for an experienced science for our summer camp programs.

About FIU After-School All-Stars

MISSION: Founded in 1992, After-School All-Stars (ASAS), provides free, daily after school and summer programs to over 90,000 youth in over 450 school sites in 19 chapters across the U.S. FIU After-School All-Stars, within FIU’s College of Arts, Sciences & Education, seeks to remedy the educational inequalities that exist for under-represented, first generation, low-income and minority students in South Florida. The College Impact Program serves the FIU-ASAS mission by providing academic enrichment, social-emotional learning, college prep and career exploration.

Job Description

The Summer Science Camp Instructor teaches and facilitates educational, science-based, and interactive curriculum to 9th-12th grade students. Instructors also oversee the classroom participants, and co-facilitators. Classes/labs should be hands-on and inquiry-based. Indoor classes may include but are not limited to biology, life science, marine science, chemistry, and human health. Instructors are responsible for developing/implementing engaging, 6-week lesson plans, managing classrooms/labs, ensuring safety of students, and facilitating daily implementation of sessions. They should have strong classroom management skills, knowledge of science topics, and the ability to provide fun, interactive learning experiences. It is imperative that the applicant comes to camp ready to lead, delegate, and exhibit an energetic attitude Teaching responsibilities require presence at the FIU Biscayne Bay Campus during program hours, Monday through Friday from 9:00am-2:00pm (specific hours for instruction will vary).

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver science lessons and activities based on the particular week’s theme using an approved curriculum.
• Implements planned activities, experiments and activities.

· Identify the educational needs of students

· Facilitate design and creation projects and/or classes

• Create and implement an age-appropriate 6-week-long curriculum that progressively builds on elements and principles of science
• Set up and prepare materials for each class/lab, ensuring all necessary supplies and equipment are readily available for students
• Maintain a safe and organized classroom environment, enforcing safety rules and procedures related to lab protocols
• Travel with students for planned field trips and special events.
• Maintain professional and positive relationships with College Impact staff, camp counselors, site management, partners, students, and parents and volunteers.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Applicants will embody FIU-ASAS’s core values: entrepreneurial, collaborative, transparent, accountable, and proactive. A passion for ASAS’ mission and familiarity with issues impacting the youth and communities we serve. A familiarity with leading and working in an after school, day camp or youth outreach setting. Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate sensitivity to others as well as respond to critical incidents and emergency situations with swift and mindful action.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s required; Bachelor’s in a science or education field preferred.
• One-plus years experience working with high school students

· The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills and a passion for teaching youth science skills and concepts.

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Apply at the FIU HR site: https://hr.fiu.edu/careers/

2. Apply for position Summer Teacher/Tutor - College Impact Job Opening ID 531707

3. Include a resume and your subject expertise), on your resume header.

Job Type: Part-time/Temporary

Salary: Summer 2024 Instructors will be paid a stipend of $3500-4500

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $26.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 – 20 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person