STEM Part-Time After-School Teacher (Central

Aside from a highly rewarding job and competitive salary, we offer a strong benefits package, which includes: full health; dental; vacation and sick leave; all State and Federal holidays; employee assistance program support; and potential higher education tuition assistance.

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**All interested applicants must submit an HCAP employment application along with their resume**

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The STEM Part-Time Teacher is responsible for adapting and implementing STEM curriculum, developing lessons on and coaching robotics team, and teaching the after-school STEM program. The Teacher works closely with the Program Manager and volunteers (Community Mentors and Junior Leaders) to implement the overall goals of the program and to ensure a productive learning environment for children grades 2 – 8. The Teacher will be in an active and high energy environment.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

· Plans, adapts, and implements existing and project-based curriculum focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) for students in grades 2 – 8. The curriculum uses age-appropriate themes in conjunction with one-to-one tutoring and other activities.

· Works together with the STEM Program Specialist/Teacher to implement the robotics education curriculum for students to prepare for and participate in the First Lego League Events.

· Establishes standards and timelines in line with agency goals for the program.

· Creates lesson plans and submits to Program Manager.

· Provides constructive feedback on participant journals.

· Arrive in a timely manner to set up the classroom for lab block and to prepare all materials and equipment needed for lessons.

· Participates in staff meetings and training programs, as may be required.

· May conduct meetings to impart program and participants progress, prepares weekly reports, and ensures that adequate teaching materials are available.

· Maintains a clean classroom environment.

· Trains and manages volunteers.

· Assists in planning and participates in quarterly family nights.

· Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

EDUCATION:

An associate’s degree in Elementary Education, Human Development, Science, Engineering, Math, or closely related field. A bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Human Development, Science, Engineering, Math, or closely related field is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of formal or informal teaching experience. Experience with robotics, especially in the First Lego League Events is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

· Must possess a valid driver’s license and have daily access to an insured automobile that is insured or have access to timely transportation for work.

· Must have a current First Aid and CPR certificates or obtain one within 30 days of employment.

· Must provide evidence of TB test at time of employment.

· Must obtain FBI fingerprint clearance and comply with State of Hawaii “Criminal History Record Clearance”. Prior to beginning employment.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

· Knowledge of and agreement with the goals and objectives of the after-school STEM program and its team approach towards meeting the needs of the participant.

· Ability to communicate and work effectively with people of diverse social, economic and ethnic backgrounds.

· Classroom management skills.

DESIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

· Bilingual/bi-cultural knowledge of Hawaiian, Samoan, Micronesian, Filipino, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, or Laotian.'

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• ‘Aiea, HI 96701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person