STEM Specialist - School Age Childcare (After school Program)
Job Description
Job Description
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STEM Specialist at the Boys & Girls Club of Geneva
About Us
At the Boys & Girls Club (BGC) of Geneva, we are committed to creating safe, educational, and engaging opportunities for local youth. Our members enjoy nutritious snacks, homework support, enriching activities, and recreational time in a welcoming environment. We believe in empowering young people to reach their full potential as caring, responsible, and productive citizens.
Position Overview
We are seeking a STEM Specialist to join our team. This part-time role is responsible for designing and leading hands-on activities that integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) to inspire creativity, problem-solving, and real-world application. The STEM Specialist will play a key role in sparking curiosity and building confidence in our members.
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead engaging STEM activities using the engineering design process
- Encourage youth to build, test, revise, and retest projects
- Coordinate the annual BGC Science Fair
- Provide active supervision and ensure the safety of all participants
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold BGC’s standards of professionalism
- Prepare program areas before use and ensure proper clean-up afterward
- Record accurate attendance and conduct daily safety/health checks
- Participate in weekly site meetings and one-on-one check-ins with supervisor
- Report safety concerns or issues impacting youth well-being promptly
Qualifications
- Minimum age of 21
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Knowledge of STEM concepts, creative problem-solving, science, and engineering
- Experience working with youth, ideally in an educational setting
- Passion for helping kids understand and solve real-world problems
- Commitment to professionalism, respect, and inclusivity across diverse backgrounds
- Dedication to being a positive role model, promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, growth mindset, and kindness
Work Environment
- Part-time, in-person position reporting to the Site Supervisor
- Pay Rate: $19.50/hour
- Schedule: Monday–Friday afternoons, with occasional evenings and weekends
- Requires maturity, professionalism, respect, and creativity