Internship/co-op Stem Outreach Instructor

4 days ago

Ottawa, Canada Virtual Ventures Full time

STEM Outreach Instructors deliver STEM programming to schools, community centers, and on-campus during the school year.
- Deliver activities and presentations to school classrooms (in-person and/or virtually) relating to the Ontario STEM curriculum;
- Travels to schools and community centers, including on evenings and weekends;
- Represents Virtual Ventures and FED at fairs, competitions, and other outreach events;
- Researches existing and developing new community events to enhance or expand outreach opportunities;
- Assists with the development, review, and revision of activities for workshop and events;
- Assists with the alignment, assessment, and development of content with the Ontario school curriculum;
- Acts as a resource for students, parents, teachers and the general public enquiring about engineering and design programs and career opportunities and their connections to youth outreach activities;
- Communicate regularly with youth, teachers, parents and the broader community.
- Some experience working with children (Example: Previous camp or classroom experience)
- Prior experience in a mentoring/coaching role (Examples: Summer camp counselor, sports coach, lifeguard, arts/educational instructor)
- Passionate about sharing STEM knowledge
- Ability to explain complex concepts in a simplified manor
- Innovative ideas
- Approachable
- Good problem solver
- Works well in a team and independently

**Job Types**: Full-time, Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 4-12 months

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you understand this is a full-time co-op posting?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-13
Expected start date: 2025-09-08

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