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Rio Grand Valley After School Program Leader

Girlstart
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Job Description 

Inspire Girls To Take On The World's Greatest Challenges! Girlstart is seeking multiple After School Program Leaders (called STEM CREW --Creative, Resourceful, Empowered Women) to lead our fun, hands-on, STEM-focused After School programs in the RGV area. Our 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 girls with a fun, free STEM enrichment program that builds confidence and encourages them to pursue paths to higher education and to discover greater career opportunities. This is a great opportunity to work directly with 4th-5th grade girls empowering them in science, technology, engineering, and math activities. 

Commitment & Days and Times

After School Program Leaders must be available at least 1 afternoon (Monday-Thursday), a week. Potential Program Leaders need to be available starting around 2:45pm, programs typically run from 3:30-5:00pm at respective elementary schools. 

 

Girlstart’s After School Program Leader commitment is 5-10 hours/week. Leading an After School Program is approximately a 3 hour commitment which includes being prepared for the lesson, driving to location, leading the activity, and cleaning up. In addition to the 3 hours, STEM CREW are required to have 2 additional prep hours per club to review, practice, and become prepared for your lesson, and ask questions about the activity and/or classroom management. 

Mandatory on-going training provided throughout position.

*There may be an opportunity to lead multiple after school programs in your area. Please note it on your application if you’re interested. 

Why Become a Girlstart Program Leader?

Join Girlstart's efforts to empower and educate girls! 

  • Enhance your leadership and teamwork skills
  • Improve your presentation and communication skills
  • Build your problem solving, critical thinking, & decision-making abilities
  • Be a positive and meaningful female role model for girls
  • Work with a diverse peer group
  • Learn from non-profit professionals that have decades of experience

For Future Educators:

  • Hands-on work experience in an education setting
  • Deliver fun, informal STEM programs with small groups of students
  • Improve classroom management skills, teaching style, and gain curriculum writing experience
  • Increase your confidence delivering STEM focused material
  • On the job training in informal stem education, the Girlstart Method, gender equity in the classroom, and other issues relating to STEM and integrated STEM education
  • Receive guidance, expertise and feedback from previous classroom teachers

 

Qualifications:

  • Experience working with kids preferred
  • Desire to empower and educate girls in STEM
  • Reliable transportation (or valid driver’s license for at least 1 year), driving to and from respective programs is required for the position
  • Comfortable presenting to a group of girls
  • Classroom management skills helpful
  • Proficient 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.

 

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