Assistant Classroom Instructor (3), DoD STEM Program

COMPANY: FORGE INSTITUTE

POSITION: Instructor Assistant, DoD Program

DESCRIPTION: Assist Classroom Instructor for Forge Institute

About Forge Institute

Forge Institute is the Nation’s leader in advancing cyber and STEM capabilities through innovative partnerships across the public and private sectors. Our mantra, “Forever One Step Ahead,” is our reminder to remain vigilant, updated, and innovative against an enemy that seeks nothing less than the permanent disruption of our way of life. Empowering the next generation of STEM workers and leaders ready to face the unique challenges of tomorrow is key to advancing and securing the future.

Program Description

Forge Institute was recently awarded a Department of Defense funded STEM project to provide educational outreach, instruction and opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The program’s goal is to raise interest and improve the knowledge and skills of at-risk youth in STEM fields with a hands-on minds-on approach. Desired outcomes are to provide a highly educated and skilled workforce that can answer Arkansas growing STEM career demand.

Position Description:The Instructor Assistant is responsible for supporting Instructors with implementation of curriculum for the program. Individuals must have the ability to establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships and effective communication with associates, students, visiting teachers/administrators as well as military personnel.

Your responsibilities as a member of our team, will include but are not limited to:

• To participate, contribute to, and build a presence in educational organizations relevant to the program
• Represent Forge Institute and its programs through community outreach engagement. This includes attending relevant cyber and tech community groups, conferences, etc., and any additional outreach opportunities assigned to you.
• Support the program Instructors as they present lessons and activities to participating classes by assisting with materials management, and monitoring students
• Assist in setting up classrooms in the morning and afternoon to prepare for the day’s lessons
• Assist in supporting individual students as needed, and attempt to provide appropriate intervention and accommodation to help insure success in program completion
• Assist in taking pictures of students and teachers participating in various activities
• Assist in preparation and distribution of classroom and instruction materials
• Assist visiting teachers who participate in the program
• Assist in inventory of consumable materials and notifying office when stock is low
• Replenish bathroom supplies, clean lab and computer tables, as needed
• Participate in continual cleaning and maintenance of office and kitchen
• Obtain a background check and Security Clearance through the 19th Airlift Wing Security Forces
• Agree to random drug testing throughout duration of employment
• Assist in all other duties or activities deemed necessary for mission success by the Director
  
  

This position may involve some travel within the State of Arkansas, and occasionally could involve travel outside the State of Arkansas. Furthermore, you must adhere to internal security policies and requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• A high school diploma
• Must be 18 years old
• The ideal candidate is self-motivated with a positive attitude and seeks to overcome challenges
• Relates well to students and adults, and functions well in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Professional client-facing demeanor, comfortable in the classroom
• Strong, clear verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of completing tasks on time without supervision
  
  

Forge Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer that empowers our people—no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status—to fearlessly drive positive change.