STEM Educator - Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation

About Us:

VT-ARC, is a 501(c)(3), non-profit R&D organization affiliated with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). VT-ARC is a leader in the development of innovative applied research capabilities which are having a positive impact on our clients and the world. As an organization affiliated with one of the leading engineering schools in the U.S., we work closely with academia and industry to create solutions which satisfy critical needs which encompass multiple disciplines.

About You:

Join VT-ARC this summer as one of our summer STEM Educators! A variety of STEM camps will be offered throughout the summer that we need support facilitating! STEM Educators will be responsible for delivering pre-designed lesson plans and instructional materials to students in grades 6-12. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of STEM concepts and be able to teach an array of curricula including basic STEM concepts, physics, engineering, and coding. The ideal candidate will be patient and flexible while maintaining professionalism in a classroom setting.

Temporary employment from July 1^st, 2024 – July 26^th, 2024.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Facilitate STEM lesson plans to students
• Prepare instructional materials
• Monitor and enforce the appropriate use of camp equipment
• Maintain order and discipline conducive to effective learning
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Education, Certification, Skills, Capabilities:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), preferably in Education or a STEM-related field
• Strong communication skills to confidently interact with students, parents, and educational professionals
• Dependability, flexibility, and the ability to respond in a fast-paced environment

Desired Education, Certification, Skills, Capabilities:

• Prior teaching experience
• Experience working with VEX Robots, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and/or Python Coding

Primary Work Location: Work is to be performed onsite in Chantilly, VA

Security:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation: VT-ARC is a 501(c)(3), non-profit R&D organization affiliated with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech or VT). Our mission is to provide superior analytic and technology solutions across multiple domains by leveraging Virginia Tech’s multidisciplinary research and innovation ecosystem. With unique access to the broad and rich research enterprise found at Virginia Tech, VT-ARC forms multi-disciplinary teams to apply innovative solutions to the real-world problems that strain our social, political, industrial, and economic foundations.

Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation is an equal-opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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