Future Science Leaders Teaching

**Permanent Part-Time**

**(12 hours per week, September - May)**

**Position: Future Science Leaders Teaching and Laboratory Assistant**

**Reports to**:Program Manager, Future Science Leaders**

Science World is a mission-based, charitable organization that supports the development of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Design and Math) literacy across British Columbia. Our mission is **_to ignite wonder and empower dreams through science and nature_** and our purpose is **_Science for All_**.

Our _Science for All_ strategy is to revitalize Science World with a substantial capital plan to replace critical infrastructure, enhance the visitor experience and develop new content across all our channels under the themes of Regeneration of the Planet, Human Health, and Inclusion. Our plan is to ensure that people throughout British Columbia, especially under-represented communities, have access to high quality, informal STEAM learning. Through our onsite, online and outreach programs, Science World seeks to spark curiosity and wonder in STEAM and support development of talent across communities in the province.

As part of our team, you will join a diverse community that acknowledges everyone’s unique talents and empowers people to do what is right for our visitors, our members, our volunteers and each other. You will work in an environment where we believe in developing our employees and growing their strengths, while focusing on our values**:Curious, Playful, Inclusive, Relevant** and **Collaborative**.

**Position Description**:
As a Teaching and Laboratory Assistant in Future Science Leaders (FSL), you will perform duties to support both classroom and laboratory learning in the Year 1 program, as well as help to create an engaging and positive learning space. Working as a member of a larger team which includes the Program Manager, Experiential Learning Specialist, and Program Facilitators, you must both be able to collaborate as well as take initiative.

This position requires an approachable, organized, and self-motivated individual who can observe needs and step in to assist. No previous experience is necessary as a teaching or laboratory assistant. You should also have a strong interest in STEM learning. This position requires an enthusiastic, efficient, independent, and creative individual with a passion for mentoring enthusiastic high school students. The FSL Teaching Assistant must be comfortable working with high school students (Grades 10-11, class size 20-25) in STEAM at a university level. Flexibility and confidence are required to work in this highly collaborative team.

The position is from September to the end of May, working 12 hours a week, with a three-week winter break, and a two-week break in mid-March. You will provide in-session support during the Year 1 program on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Attend the Discover (Year 1) program sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00pm-9:00pm, with a total of 12 hours each week. Note that two sessions run consecutively from 4:00pm-6:00pm and 6:30pm-8:30pm on both Tuesday and Thursday
- Work with the Experiential Learning Specialist and Facilitator are responsible for attendance, welcoming students into the building, helping facilitate classroom activities such as distributing supplies, offering guidance and mentorship to students, as well as documenting sessions through photography.
- Work with the Experiential Learning Specialist and Facilitator to prepare materials for laboratory activities, clean and maintain an orderly work environment, and model correct procedures to students when appropriate
- Support other FSL programs when needed, including chaperoning field trips and supporting FSL events (Winter Science Nights, Spring Student Showcase).
- May lead at least one lesson within the program as agreed upon with the experiential learning specialist
- Operate within the philosophy, culture and values of Science World
- Perform other related duties as required to fulfill any changing business needs of this role

**Qualifications**:

- Over the age of 18
- Capable of working independently and as part of a team
- Must be self-motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic
- An undergraduate degree in a STEAM field (completed or ongoing) is an asset
- Experience working with youth is an asset
- Being an FSL student alumni is an asset

**Important Availability**:

- Can travel to Science World for work on Tuesdays (3:00pm-9:00pm) and Thursdays (3:00pm-9:00pm) from September to May

This is a unionized position represented by CUPE 1004. The compensation rate is $20.66/hour.

After successfully completing probation, will be eligible to join the Voluntary RRSP/TFSA Plan and receive paid time off (sick, wellness days).