Instructor, STEM - YMCA of Metro Denver

Overview:

Hours and Location: This position requires travel to Arvada, Southwest and University Hills 20 hours per week. 

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The instructor works as part of the Youth Development Team, providing instructional leadership that enables students to learn experientially, through direct guided experience using sensory awareness, active participation, and nature’s resources. The instructor works in partnership with staff to create student learning opportunities to support educational objectives, augments classroom curricula, and extends academic/social emotional growth.  The STEM Instructor facilitates vocational skill and career development activities that support self-determination, employment readiness, and improved outcomes for all students as they become contributing members of our society. 

 

The instructor will be responsible for teaching our STEM Specialty classes including but not limited to Science, Technology, Engineering, Fun with Math, and Kitchen Science.

 

THE YMCA AS THE THIRD PLACE

To be the welcoming and transformative place - beyond work and home - where people feel most able to be their true selves; explore their purpose, dreams and goals; achieve health and wellness for their spirit, mind and body; connect with their community and feel a sense of belonging and possibilities like nowhere else. 

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Creating age-appropriate lesson plans.  
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants in enrichment programs by providing close supervision of all activities.   
• Be in an assigned area with all equipment, when needed.   
• Create an atmosphere where all participants can have fun, are safe and learn.   
• Keep immediate supervisor informed of any concerns or problems regarding program participants or facilities.   
• Maintain an organized workspace, responsible for upkeep of supplies, materials, and program rooms.   
• Regularly communicate with Senior Manager to discuss lesson plans and activities, to ensure a good working relationship.  
• Communicate with staff to promote an understanding of the growth and development of the participants attending the program.   
• Actively participate in all training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and will frequently use arms and hands to reach, feel, and handle objects.
• The employee may be asked to frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 21+ years of age.    
• High school diploma or GED required, Background in Parks and Recreation, Education, Camp Management, or related field preferred.
• Experience teaching STEAM classes/programs
• Outgoing, energetic, and engaging  
• Child Abuse prevention training within 15 days of hire  

Benefits:

PART-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Free individual membership 
• Program discounts
• Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
• Paid Time off for those scheduled and working 20+ per week

Posted Salary Range:USD $24.00 - USD $24.00 /Hr.