Houston After School Program Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Inspire Girls To Take On The World's Greatest Challenges!Position: Girlstart After School Program LeaderReports to: Program CoordinatorClassification: Paid, Part-Time, 5-8 hours/week About GirlstartFounded in 1997, Girlstart is dedicated to empowering girls through STEM while creating an inclusive environment that benefits all students. Our innovative, nationally recognized STEM education programs include After School, week-long Summer Camps, Community STEM Programs, and annual Girls in STEM Conferences held in multiple cities across Texas and the Boston, MA area. Our goal is to encourage every child to be brave, creative, and curious through hands-on STEM activities, career exploration, and inspiration from real women in STEM. Job DescriptionInspire girls to take on the world's greatest challenges! Girlstart is seeking After School Program Leaders (called STEM CREW --Creative, Resourceful, Empowered Workforce) to lead our fun, hands-on, STEM-focused After School programs in Houston, specifically in Alief ISD, Lamar Consolidated ISD, and Ft. Bend ISD. After School programs meet once a week for an hour (programs vary from 1-1.5 hours) immediately after the school day. The purpose of our After School program is to provide 20-25 students with a fun STEM enrichment program that builds confidence and encourages them to pursue paths to higher education and to discover greater career opportunities. Girlstart is designed to build students' skills in collaboration, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking.Program leaders will be trained by the program coordinators/managers. Houston Program Leaders will also report to the Houston Program Coordinator for details about after school clubs, hours in the office, and/or additional hours provided.Commitment & Days and TimesWe prefer After School Program Leaders be available 2 afternoons (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays--limited Friday options), a week to lead 2 programs.* Potential Program Leaders need to be available around 2 pm on program days; programs typically run from 3:00-4:00 pm at respective elementary schools. Girlstart's After School Program Leader commitment is 5-8 hours/week. Leading 2 After School programs is approximately a 6-hour weekly commitment, which includes being prepared for the lesson, driving to location, leading the activity, and cleaning up. In addition to the 6 hours, Program Leaders are encouraged to have 1-2 office hours to practice, pack materials, and ask questions about the activity and/or classroom management. Office hours once per week and are located at Girlstart's Houston office.Mandatory on-going training provided throughout position.*The number of clubs a Program Leader is assigned will depend on Girlstart's needs each semester.Why Become a Girlstart Program Leader?Join Girlstart's efforts to empower and educate the next generation! Enhance your leadership and teamwork skillsImprove your presentation and communication skillsBuild your problem solving, critical thinking, & decision-making abilitiesBe a positive and meaningful role model Work with a diverse peer group For Future Educators:Hands-on work experience in an education settingDeliver fun, informal STEM programs with small groups of studentsImprove classroom management skills, teaching style, and gain curriculum writing experienceIncrease your confidence delivering STEM focused materialOn the job training in informal STEM education, the Girlstart Method, gender equity in the classroom, and other issues relating to STEM and integrated STEM educationQualifications:Experience working with kids preferred Desire to empower and educate students in STEM Reliable transportation, driving to and from respective programs is required for the position Comfortable presenting to a group of students Classroom management skills helpfulProficient using Google Drive apps Strong time management skills All majors welcome (STEM background not required) Girlstart is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.