Job description

AmeriCorps NCA COMMUNITY CONNECTOR CORPS

Community Education Specialist - STEM Specialist

Want to see change and growth in the community? This is where change happens!

This position is for a year of service, starting August 16, 2023 and ending July 31, 2024. If you are looking to make a substantial difference in the community you've found your people!

AmeriCorps service is a rewarding opportunity for a gap year, recent college graduates, and current college students. Veterans, older adults, and others seeking to make a difference in their community, or a change in career, are also encouraged to apply. You will gain hands on experience working with students, families, and older adults in Cleveland, Ohio as we foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and civic engagement.

Positions Available:

Help build the next generation of leaders by serving K-12 Cleveland Metropolitan School District students during the school day, in afterschool and summer programs by bringing exciting, hands-on science, technology, math engineering and art activities to scholars in grades K-12.

Serve as a STEM educator with a focus on bringing fun, hands on activities designed to ignite curiosity and expand horizons. Working directly with our STEAM educator, you will deliver excellent STEM programming and build relationships with participants. Using virtual reality headsets, 3 D Printers, Sphero Mini’s, and a huge variety of maker space and other exciting tools you’ll help to inspire a new generation to develop the skills and passion to be successful in school and beyond.

In this position you will deliver age-appropriate STEM and STEAM content at schools and recreation centers inside the city of Cleveland. Activities will focus on developing real-world skills, making connections and spending time outside. Each lesson averages 45 minutes.

Benefits

Living Allowance: 3/4 time (30 hours per week).

Compensation is in the form of a living allowance of up to $16,000 for 11 months of service. The living allowance is paid twice a month and varies depending on level of service.

Education Award: Segal Education Award equivalent to the maximum amount of the Pell Grant upon the successful completion of service hours of up to $4,826.50. The education award may be used towards educational expenses and/or current/past/future student expenses. A number of colleges match or exceed the educational award for current students.

This is a great opportunity to gain training and professional development skills. Networking and opportunities to attend regional and national conferences throughout the year.

Requirements

· Minimum of 18 years of age

· High School Diploma or GED, some college preferred

· Must be a US Citizen, National, or Legal Permanent Resident

· Must undergo and pass a criminal history background check

· Passion and perseverance for service

· Interest and aptitude for science, technology and/or math.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship

Pay: $16,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All of our sites and partner agencies take COVID-19 related precautions.

Work Location: In person

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