Job Description
Position: STEAM Lab Instructor Location: 565 Morris Avenue Bronx, NY 10451 Salary Range: $40 per hour Hours: 10 hours per week Employment Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt About Us Founded in 1876, The Boys' Club of New York (BCNY) is a youth development organization with the mission to empower boys and young men, ages 7 to 21, by providing effective programs and a supportive community. BCNY provides evidence-based programs to address the evolving social, emotional, health, creative, educational, and vocational needs of our members in meaningful, lasting ways. BCNY develops programs to cultivate positive qualities in members and strives to continually deepen and broaden our impact. 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 teachi