STEAM Lab Teacher - Flushing

Position: STEAM Lab Instructor

Location: 13301 41st Rd. Flushing, NY 11355

Salary Range: $40 per hour

Hours: 10 hours per week

Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

About Us

Since 1876, The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) has been partnering with boys and young men in after-school, weekend, and summer programs that support youth growth and development. BCNY’s two well-equipped clubhouses in East Harlem and Flushing and its wilderness camp in Harriman State Park offer activities and programs remarkable in their range. From swimming to robotics and enjoying ice skating in Central Park and a trip to the theatre on Saturdays, BCNY programs and events deepen interests and skills and are free of charge to members and their families. With the increase in youth directly impacted by the shelter and homelessness crisis in New York City, BCNY is dedicated to increasing equitable access to its free, high quality youth programs that foster brave spaces where boys and young men can connect, have fun and build lifelong friendships with peers and mentor. Part of that mission is our commitment to BCNY’s expansion sites in the Bronx and Brooklyn that engage members within their communities with the same youth-centered ethos the organization is known for. Our dedicated and highly skilled staff and our professional advisory council have made BCNY a leader in youth programming across the field and we invite you join our team as we partner with boys and young men as they journey through their childhoods and our clubhouses.

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

What We Offer

PTO: Sick time only?

The Boys’ Club of New York is an equal opportunity employer? and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law. ?If you have a disability or other protected need requiring an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.