Stem Instructor

**Job Description**:
**JOB TITLE**:STEM Instructor

**DEPARTMENT**: Community Services

**NUMBER OF POSITIONS**: Several

**JOB STATUS & DURATION**:Part-time

**HOURS OF WORK**: 24-hour workweek

**SALARY RANGE: Tier 1 - X01G02 (Step 1 $15.50)**

**Tier 2 - X01G04 (Step 1 $17.80)**

**Tier 3 - X01G05 (Step 1 $19.80)**

**JOB TYPE**:Management and Administration

**POSTING DATE**:March 29, 2023

**CLOSING DATE**:June 19, 2023

**AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY**:
Reporting to the STEM Head Instructor, Recreation Programmer/Coordinator, Instructors are responsible for implementing a high-quality program that is stimulating and enjoyable for all participants. Instructors are responsible for the safety and well-being of participants at all times.
- Deliver high-quality, safe, and stimulating programs for all levels of participants within the
assigned tier(s) below
- Maintain complete vigilance while on duty and be ready to respond to any emergency situation
- Provide a high level of front-line customer service, including greeting and engaging participants
- Complete administrative duties in a timely manner (e.g. attendance, incident/accident reports)
- Monitor the use of equipment and supplies, conduct inventory counts and re-stock as needed
- Maintain a safe and tidy program space, ensuring equipment is set-up and stored appropriately
- Report all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor and take appropriate action
- Maintain an understanding of department programs and services
- Understand, adhere to, and enforce Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality
- Guidelines, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards for all participants, and staff
- Attend meetings/trainings as required
- Perform other duties as assigned

**EDUCATION**:

- Require **one of the following**:

- Information and Communications Technology SHSM or SciTech regional program
- Grade 11 or higher Computer Studies (Computer Science or Computer Programming)
- Grade 11 or higher Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science,
Environmental or Physics)
- Enrolled in or has obtained a post-secondary Degree/Diploma in Robotics, Engineering,
Computer Science, Science, Bachelor of Education or Early Childhood Education

**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE**:

- Minimum one year of experience teaching various age groups is an asset

**OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS**:

- Minimum 16 years of age
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Participation in Robotics teams or clubs is considered an asset
- Current Standard First Aid / CPR C from an accredited organization, or ability to obtain within 1
month of date of hire.
- High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development or Sport Certification considered an asset
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills

Tier 1 - X01G02 - requires basic science/math understanding
- Generic STEM programs under 14 years of age
- Engineering programs for under 7 years of age

Tier 2 - X01G04 - requires robotics or computer programming experience
- Engineering programs for over 7 years of age
- Robotics programs
- Computer programming (drag and drop)

Tier 3 - X01G05- requires computer programming experience
- Computer Programming (scripts)
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- Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria._

**Alternate formats will be provided upon request.**

**Interview**:Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.