Instructor, Science, Engineering and/or Ar art

John McConnell Math and Science Center Published: February 28, 2017
Skill Level
Internship / Volunteer
Job Type
Full-time Freelance / Limited Contract
Categories
Education / Engineering / Scientific

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Description

~ The John McConnell Math and Science Center of Western Colorado is a non-profit organization that was founded founded by John McConnell. ~

The Center operates with a small employed staff and a large group of dedicated volunteers who bring math and science to life. Thanks to the generosity of Mesa County School District 51, the Center is currently housed in New Emerson School where we have had the pleasure of learning with over 68,000 students and families since 2000.

The Math and Science Center has evolved from its earliest beginnings as a volunteer effort by John McConnell, teaching scientific principles to kids through hands-on demonstrations that he created. During that time the project was given the name SITHOK, which stands for “Science In The Hands Of Kids”. After reaching about 5,000 students per year, the Mesa County School District granted John a space for the Math and Science Center.

The goal for the Center is to make the basic elements of science and mathematics available for students and adults to investigate hands-on. The majority of the stations and exhibits have been constructed for several of our volunteers. The center hopes to redefine the way people think about, learn about, and interact with science and technology by making it fun for everyone.

Position Overview

Want to spend your summer teaching kids and designing fun science experiments! Want to work in Colorado! The S.T.E.A.M. (Science Technology Engineering Art and Math) instructor program is a paid internship experience for current university students in a S.T.E.A.M. field.

The duties include developing and teaching programs emphasized on high-quality S.T.E.A.M. content and experiences for: school groups, summer camps, and public programs. Instructors work full time mainly Mon-Fri with occasional weekends and evenings.

Based in Grand Junction where there are lots of outdoor opportunities for world class recreation including hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, rafting, and trail running.

Qualifications

  • Must be a full time student with at least 2 years completed in a Bachelor's Degree science, engineering, or art program.
  • Experience working with youth is preferred.
  • Must be a team player and also able to take on leadership roles and responsibilities.
  • Ability to stay motivated, professional, patient, positive, respectful, hardworking and flexible.
  • Desire to teach and inspire children and adults.
  • Enthusiasm and dedication to learn and master curriculum.
  • Comfortable speaking in front of large and small groups.
  • GPA of 3.0 preferred.

Compensation

  • Starting salary of $10 per hour.
  • First Aid/CPR training provided.
  • The STEAM Instructor is 3 month position with the option to stay on for fall (totaling 8 months).
  • Options for Fall housing available.

To Apply

Please click below: "Apply" to upload your resume, at least 2 references and cover letter to Rhonda Woltjer.

Start date is May 22, 2017.

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