Enrichment Educator (Part-time)

The STEM Alliance is growing! We are seeking engaging candidates to join our collaborative environment and help with a wide variety of hands-on programmatic work.  Our STEM Education & Equity Team as well as our Digital Equity Team provides informal Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education programming for all ages from preschool through adults. Working as an Enrichment Educator with The STEM Alliance does not require teacher certification. We help our employees learn and grow in their teaching roles.  Most of all, we’re looking for lifelong learners who are passionate, curious and dedicated to sharing STEM and digital skills with diverse learners.

What you'll be doing

The responsibilities of this role can be tweaked depending on the talents of the right candidate and the needs of our team. Having said that, it's likely that you'll be doing some of the things below, together with our Programs Team:

• Serve as a teacher in out-of-school time and in other informal settings with community partners such as after-school programs, Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCAs, preschools, library systems, workforce development programs and more
• Learn to teach our specialized content such as:
• hands-on, innovative STEM workshops, classes, special events and programs for PreK-12 students and adults 
• Digital Pathways curriculum to teach basic tech skills to families and adults with limited to no technology experience
• Assist with scholarship outreach to eligible families 
• Communicate directly with clients via email, text and phone calls in a case management model for digital equity outreach
• Prepare and organize our wide inventory of program materials to ensure smooth program implementation
• Participate with full enthusiasm in training sessions to maintain the quality of implementation of our programs

What you bring

First and foremost, we are looking for someone who is warm, friendly and values teamwork.  We would hope that you are looking to expand your personal and professional goals. Also significant is that you have a desire to serve others and learn how STEM education and Digital Equity are creating a ladder of opportunity for all. Lastly, we would need you to be able to complete tasks independently and in a timely manner with some guidance. 

Besides that you might have theses bonus skills:

• Speak Spanish 
• Have experience with the Google Workspace platform
• Consider yourself technologically savvy
• Have a car to reach partner sites across Westchester County (not required) 
• Seek a job where you can make a difference in the lives of people and the community
• Prefer a work environment of employees that enjoy each others’ time and company

What we offer

• A flexible working schedule with a good balance between work & private life, understanding that often the busiest hours for our programs are afternoons, evenings and some weekend hours
• A Program Coordinator who will work with you to assign you to programs that work within your schedule understanding that most programs are in the afternoon, evenings and weekends
• Between 4 to 19 hours weekly but hours will vary depending on our needs and be coordinated between you and our Program Coordinator
• Banking benefits with a partner bank
• A workplace culture that prioritizes understanding, empathy and diversity
• An office in the heart of Mamaroneck just steps from Metro North, shopping, restaurants and our favorite local coffee shop for off site meetings 

Are you excited? So are we!

Apply today to play an active role in changing our world for the better by empowering and training the next generation of STEM leaders and bridging the digital divide through inclusion initiatives.

If you’re enthusiastic about our mission, we’d love to hear from you!  And please note:

→ Research shows that while men apply to jobs if they meet about 60% of the criteria, women and those in traditionally underrepresented groups tend to apply only if they check all the boxes. If you think you have what it takes but don't meet every single point above, please still apply! We'd like to learn more about you to see if you could be a great fit. 

→ We value the diversity of our colleagues. People with disabilities are currently underrepresented in our company and underserved in our community. We want to change that. For this reason, we subscribe to equal employment opportunity principles and strongly encourage people living with disabilities to apply. We will support you in the working environment.