What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Facilitator, STEM position at STEM From Dance?
SFD Camp is a transformative summer experience where Black and Brown girls explore STEM and dance, building confidence, creativity, and technical skills. The program culminates in a showcase performance where students bring their tech-powered ideas to life through movement. As a STEM Facilitator, you will play a pivotal role in shaping students’ learning experiences, helping them develop computer science and engineering design skills while fostering an inclusive and inspiring learning environment.
WHAT YOU’ll DOKey responsibilities will include:
- Facilitate engaging STEM lessons designed by STEM From Dance, primarily focused on computer science, AI and engineering design.
- Support student-led projects, ensuring participants apply their knowledge to real-world creative work.
- Execute the provided curriculum and daily schedule, adapting as needed based on students’ progress.
- Assess, manage, and differentiate instruction to meet varying levels of STEM proficiency.
- Co-lead a cohort of 15-25 girls alongside a Dance Facilitator, fostering a collaborative and engaging learning environment.
- Assist in preparing students for the Camp Showcase, where they will present their final projects.
- Work closely with the Site Leader and Site Operations Lead to ensure a seamless camp experience.
- Support general Camp logistics, including set-up, transitions, and maintaining a positive atmosphere.
- Attend all required training sessions and team meetings before and during the program.
- Ensure all data collection associated with your lessons are captured.
- Establish and reinforce clear classroom norms that foster a positive, inclusive, and affirming learning space where students feel safe to explore, create, and take risks.
- Provide individual or small-group guidance to students who need additional support in STEM concepts, ensuring that all students are engaged and progressing.
- Guide students in exploring the intersections of STEM and dance, helping them apply computational thinking and engineering design to movement-based projects.
To fulfill these responsibilities, you have the following:
- You are deeply aligned with STEM From Dance's mission and values, demonstrating a genuine passion for empowering girls of color in STEM.
- You have an educational background or work experience in computer science or engineering (any language or discipline).
- You have prior experience facilitating STEM learning (formal or informal), preferably with students aged 8-18.
- You have a demonstrated ability to manage a classroom of 15-25 students effectively.
- You have a commitment to culturally responsive teaching and fostering an inclusive learning space.
- You have the ability to build meaningful relationships with students from diverse backgrounds.
- You possess strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a teamwork mentality.
- You have an energetic and engaging presence, allowing you to connect with students and keep them motivated.
- You possess strong classroom and behavioral management skills.
- You have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
- You have the ability to balance multiple responsibilities, from lesson execution to student mentorship.
- You embody STEM From Dance’s work philosophy.
DATES
- Training Day: Early June
- SFD Prep: June 30- July 13, 2025
- SFD Camp Execution: July 14 – August 2, 2025
- Debrief & Wrap-up: August 2025
SALARY: $6,500 – $10,000 for five weeks, based on experience.
Salary : $6,500 - $10,000