Junior Instructor

**About Western**: Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference. **About Us**: **Western Engineering Outreach** Western Engineering Outreach offers a variety of fun, hands-on programming for children and youth from kindergarten to Grade 12 - ranging from in-school workshops to summer camps to weekend clubs to community events - designed to nurture curiosity, build skills and increase confidence in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Western Engineering Outreach additionally offers workshops and resources for educators to support their vital role in shaping the student experience. Our goal is to make STEM approachable and engaging for everyone. Each year, Western Engineering Outreach hires dedicated high-school and post-secondary student instructors who are passionate about sharing their love of STEM to deliver programs. **Responsibilities**: This position supports the planning and delivery of science and engineering programming for children and youth through July to August to provide community outreach and engagement to youth, community partners and teachers in the London & Middlesex Community. Western Engineering Outreach provides a pathway for youth to experience Western Engineering firsthand and start their journey to potentially becoming future students at Western University. The Junior Instructor will deliver summer camp programs and support the participation of children and youth in programming through managing the behaviors of participants. The incumbent will take guidance from their supervisor, and work productively and courteously with the Outreach team and other members of the Western community to support summer camp. - Contracts will start June 1st, with mandatory training scheduled for June 7th, 14th, and 27th. Camps and regular shifts commence the week of June 30th._ **Qualifications** **Education**: - Must be a student returning to studies in the fall or current high school student **Minimum Qualifications**: - First Aid and CPR-C Certification required - Police Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) required prior to employment start date **Experience**: - 1 year part time employment or volunteer experience in a related field - Previous camp experience preferred - Participation in Western Engineering Outreach programs preferred **Skills, Abilities & Expertise**: - Prepares and delivers camp, workshops, community programming and special events including those for children and youth under-represented in STEM - Written and verbal communication skills to express ideas clearly, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience - Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation - Reliable and dependable with the ability to consistently work assigned schedule including ability to work different shifts - Ability to follow processes and practices with high attention to detail - Demonstrates integrity and works in accordance with Western’s policies and procedures - Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized work environment - Computer skills with Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn and use new software programs as required - Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, youth, students and the public - Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals - Ability to work in a manner that is compliant with confidentiality requirements as applicable **Preferred** - Comfort with swimming **Why Western?**: **Background Checks**: Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce current record check(s) (e.g. vulnerable sector, criminal record and police information) from a police service prior to commencing employment. Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English. **Western Values Diversity**: Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194. **Please Note**: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.