Tag Archives: STEM

Part-Time Afterschool Garden Educator Groundwork Somerville

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Please view the message and flyer below for an opportunity by Groundwork Somerville:

My name is Em Plotkin and I am the School Gardens Manager at Groundwork Somerville, an organization dedicated to promoting environmental justice, racial/health equity, and youth empowerment in Somerville. We have an exciting job opportunity for anyone passionate about environmental education this coming fall and spring!

We are looking to hire a passionate educator to lead afterschool programming in Somerville Public Schools through Community Schools. The position will cover Fall programming from September-December, with the opportunity to stay on for Spring programming April-June. The Part-Time Afterschool Educator will have the opportunity to teach recurring youth groups each week, developing their skills and knowledge in the garden while incorporating a garden-based curriculum that follows the seasons, and of course having fun along the way. Outside of sessions, the Part-Time Afterschool Educator is expected to coordinate with me to perform basic garden maintenance on each of their assigned school sites and organize materials and lessons. Find a full job description and flyer attached.

All interested in applying, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@groundworksomerville.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with an optimal start date of August 26, 2024.

Please reach out to em@groundworksomerville.org with any questions.

Part-time STEM teaching position with MITES (MIT)

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MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science (MITES), one of the nation’s leading pre-college STEM programs for underrepresented students, is currently hiring for the following temporary positions for the Fall semester.

This is the perfect opportunity for graduate students who are seeking part-time teaching positions on Saturdays that help contribute to equity and diversity in STEM. We’re currently seeking out applicants for:

  • Academic Mentoring Seminar (AMS) Instructor, MITES Saturdays
    • Part-time, In-person
    • 10-12 hours per week, $30/hour
    • Timeline: Fall: Sep-Dec; Spring: Feb-May (8 Saturdays and occasional evening virtual meetings)
    • The MITES Saturdays Academic Mentoring Seminar (AMS) Instructor plays a critical role in working towards the program’s goal of developing a cohort of “thinking minds” equipped to be successful in technical fields and at the country’s top colleges and universities. In collaboration with other Academic Mentoring Seminar Instructors, the AMS Instructor is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive curriculum focused on leadership, character education, social-emotional skill building, high academic achievement, college and career access, and community/social action. Throughout the program, Instructors are expected to assess student performance/academic needs and provide resources to help promote student success. At the end of the program, Instructors will document course materials and write narrative evaluations of each student. Instructors provide guidance and mentorship, playing a critical role in each student’s experience. View full job description here.

To apply, please go to https://mites.mit.edu/connect-with-us/join-our-team/ and click on the button on the bottom of the page labeled “Start Your Staff Application.” Feel free to Lucas Mitchell (he/him), the Program and Recruitment Assistant, at lmitch@mit.edu or 617-258-6291 for further questions.

Teacher Associate – elementary school (Cambridge, MA)

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Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School is looking for qualified candidates to join our community for SY 24-25. If you are working within the field of education; working in a community-based-organization that works with elementary school aged children or have experience relevant to assisting in the classroom, then consider becoming a Teacher Associate at The Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School. 

To apply, please send your resume to: hr@banneker.org

To learn more about The Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School, click here

2 Spring Green Team Leader Groundwork Somerville (Somerville, MA)

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Groundwork Somerville are hiring 2 Green Team Leaders to teach and mentor our Spring Green Team starting in the first week of February. Green Team Leaders will develop, teach, and facilitate workshops on food/environmental/climate justice, gardening, bike safety, civic engagement, and job skills for Green Team members, ages 14-18. While gardening and biking alongside the Green Team, the Green Team Leaders will provide mentorship and support the young people in their environmental justice research or advocacy projects.

Green Team Leaders will work about 10 hours a week. The pay is $20 per hour. This is an excellent opportunity to mentor young students and gain youth development, leadership, teaching, and gardening skills. View the Spring Green Team Leader Job Description here.

For further questions please email Kenzie Ballard at kenzie@groundworksomerville.org

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Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair Student Programs Coordinator (Remote)

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Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair organization is looking for a Students Programs Coordinator. Anyone with a background in STEM and/or education is welcome to apply.

If potential candidates have any questions, they may contact: Rebekah Stendahl (she/her), Program Director at 617-491-1500 x 705. Or visit www.scifair.com.

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Massachusetts Teacher STEM Fair (Foxborough, MA)

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The Massachusetts Teacher STEM Fair is happening this Satuday September 30th, 2023 from 10am-1pm in the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. Participants will be able to connect with state-wide STEM Organizations, engage in hands-on STEM lessons, and ignite their excitement for the future while networking with like-minded professionals.

To register please scan the QR code in the flyer below or fill out the form here. For further questions please contact Jenn Donais at  jenndonais@gmail.com.

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STEM Instructors & Site Directors (Greater Boston)

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Empow Studios teaches kids 7-15 years old in STEM in classes after school and weekend, and in camps during the summer throughout the Greater Boston area. Our topics include coding, robotics, video game design, film & animation, digital design, and Minecraft.

STEM Instructors teach one tech class of typically 10 students per week and ensure that students have a great time learning and building cool stuff. $18-$25 per hour. This is a part-time role during the school year and full-time during the summer.

Site Directors lead a team of instructors to inspire and educate youth to create projects using today’s latest computer technologies and engage campers with games, outdoor play, and other fun activities. $25-$30 per hour.

CodeAdvantage After School Instructor

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CodeAdvantage is an educational company that provides coding, robotics and other STEM classes to kids from K-8th grade to get them excited about programming, teach them CS fundamentals, and ultimately help them realize there is tremendous creative power in coding! They utilize a variety of techniques (eg video game programming, hacking Minecraft, Pokémon robotics) to get them excited while they are learning these critical skills!

CodeAdvantage works with over 100 schools in the Boston, Washington DC, NYC, and Chicago areas.  Currently, CodeAdvantage is expanding in Boston and the surrounding suburbs and is looking for Tufts University undergraduate and graduate students to work as instructors for their after-school classes.

Working part-time for CodeAdvantage will give students the opportunity to build their resumes and gain relevant work experience while inspiring the next generation of computer programmers and specialists in the STEM fields.  The work is only a few hours a week and pays $25 per hour.  

If possible, we encourage any interested applicants to apply right away as they are setting up classes now for the fall and 2023-2024 school year! 

CodeAdvantage is looking to recruit fun and engaging instructors for our video game design, coding, and robotics enrichment classes for kids (ages 5-13) in the local area! 

If you have worked with kids before, and would like to share your passion and interest for video games, coding and STEM activities, this is a great opportunity for you! 

Competitive pay starting at $25 an hour, training, supplies, and lesson plans provided. 

Requirements: valid social security number/able to work in the US and must be vaccinated for in-person classes with children.  Classes will be held on some weekdays (2:15pm onward).

If interested, please read more at the pdf below and send your resume to hr@codeadvantage.org

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Empow Studios Summer Camp Positions

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Empow Studios teaches kids 7-15 years old in STEM in classes after school and weekend, and in camps during the summer throughout the Greater Boston area. Our topics include coding, robotics, video game design, film & animation, digital design, and Minecraft.

Summer Camp Directors lead a team of instructors to inspire and educate youth to create projects using today’s latest computer technologies and engage campers with games, outdoor play, and other fun activities. $25-$30 per hour.

STEM Camp Instructors teach one tech class of typically 10 students per week and ensure that students have a great time learning and building cool stuff. $18-$25 per hour. 

Both roles are full time approximately 8am-4:30pm M-F. Camps run 6 to 10 weeks, June 26-Sept 1. Camp locations run throughout the Greater Boston Area