STEAM Program Instructor

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YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs

• Flexible Scheduling

• Family-friendly Work Environment

• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the guidance of the Youth and Family Program Director, theSTEAM Program Instructorcreates programs around the science, technology, engineering, arts, and math curriculum. TheSTEAM Program Instructor teaches facilitates the STEAM programs in an engaging manner based on the age group of the youth they are serving. TheSTEAM Program Instructordevelops positive relationships including providing prompt and courteous service to members, participants and guests. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews and creates the STEAM curriculum for youth ages 2 to 14.

• Facilitates STEAM curriculum for youth ages 2 to 14. 

• Coordinates with Y leadership to integrate STEAM activities into Y programs including Child Watch, Kids Fit, Home School, and youth pogroms. 

• Identifies, purchases, organizes, and prepares materials for each STEAM activity.

• Communicates internally with local schools and home-schooling organizations to build participation in STEAM programming.

• Supports the development of marketing materials, as needed.

• Captures and maintains a portfolio of pictures, short video clips, and completed projects to share at a showcase at various events, in publications, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School education or equivalent is required

• Some college experience in interactive science, technology, engineering, arts, and math is preferred.

• Experience teaching youth in the STEAM curriculum is preferred. 

• Ability to plan and initiate culturally relevant and age appropriate games and activities

• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations

• Must demonstrate good communication skills.

• Program lesson planning and instructional skills preferred

• A chauffer’s license or the ability to obtain a chauffer’s license within 30 days of hire is required

 For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers).