Arconic STEM Club Instructors - Part Time

☞ University of Lethbridge

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Update day: 08-05-2024

Location: Lethbridge Alberta

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Salary: $18 an hour

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Job Title
Arconic STEM Club Instructors - Part Time

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We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge’s second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada’s destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada’s top small cities.

Position Details
Destination Exploration (DE) is seeking a part-time Arconic STEM Club Instructor ($18.00/hour, 8-10 hours/week) for its in-school Arconic STEM Clubto begin September 18th, 2023.
DE is the University of Lethbridge’s Youth STEM organization located in the Science Commons on campus with a mission to bring science and technology to life in a fun and educational manner. We are seeking a creative and motivated person to develop and run our Arconic In-School STEM Clubs for junior high students (gr 6-9), which run Friday afternoons at local schools from October 4 to November 27 (potential to extend until March 25, 2024). This will include developing creative and hands-on STEM lessons and implementing these with club participants and evaluation. As this club will run off-campus, the instructors must possess a valid driver’s license and vehicle.
An individual in this position will gain experience in public speaking, classroom management, educational lesson planning, administration skills and valuable communication soft skills. DE programs work with a variety of technology used in K-12 education that you will be taught how to use effectively such as Spheros, Ozobots, Makey Makey, Micro:bit, TinkerCAD and 3D printing.

Main Duties:
  • Prepare activities and programs for a 4-week, 120-minute club session and deliver them weekly alongside a partner instructor.
  • Build a database of STEM mentors for future club use.
  • Work with other staff members to coordinate activities and engage all club members.
  • Maintain club space and program materials.
  • Assist students with activities as needed and encourage a safe, team atmosphere.
  • Conduct program evaluation.
  • Ensure that all participants conduct themselves safely within a safe environment.


Position Qualifications
  • Current Standard First Aid (or proof of completion by October 4, 2023).
  • Satisfactory current criminal record check (including vulnerable sector).
  • Must hold a Full License & access to a vehicle. A valid unrestricted Class 5 Driver’s License with no more than 6 demerits and submission of a motor vehicle record (driver abstract) dated within 3 months of the posting close is required.
  • Experience working with school-aged children.
  • A strong background or knowledge in a scientific or technology field.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
  • A high aptitude for technology would be an asset.

Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)
Hiring Range indicated in Position Details

Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)

Campus
Lethbridge

Employment Group
Student

Position Category
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Deadline: 22-06-2024

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