Job description

Hands-On Technology Education, LLC (HOTE) seeks to provide safe, engaging, and balanced STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) activities for 6th - 12th graders through our signature After-School Program (ASP).

The successful STEAM Program Facilitator will help augment our After-School Enrichment by engaging students in Homework & Project support for their general education activities (English/history/math/science) assigned during the school day) and as necessary, provide guidance on their STEAM-based enrichment activities for the academic school year at one of our program sites.

Program Locations: East Bay Area, California; San Leandro, and Oakland, CA

Program Dates: Rolling (Academic Year)

Program Working Hours:

• Ideal Shifts between 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM on weekdays, Monday through Friday
• Staff Instructor must commit to working at least 3 days of the week between Monday and Friday.

Total Working Hours (Per Week):

• Anticipating 8 - 20 hours per week depending on availability of instructor (i.e. days of the week worked)

Program Mission: The primary focus of the ASP, after school program, is to provide exposure to STEAM and Technology Education Fundamentals in a fun, engaging, and empathetic way for participating students. STEAM Program Facilitators will provide guidance to students on non-STEAM days ensuring that students make progress in their General Education (English/Social-Science, Math/etc.). Lead STEAM activities, provided by HOTE, Hands-On Technology Education, so that students are ready for their enrichment activities on STEAM Educational days.

STEAM Education topics are themed topics around Computer Science & Engineering activities and are described on website (www.handsontecheducation.com)

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist instruction of daily after-school program (ASP) via support of Students and/or Admin. This primarily includes assisting in implementation of new or existing Hands-On Technology curriculum.
• Provide Homework & Tutoring support for General Education Activities
• Provide assistance and support for students in working on After-School Enrichment projects
• Attend mandatory employee-training programs and other trainings/meetings as scheduled.
• Facilitate and/or assist Activity Stations (in sports, art, music, and/or STEAM) in order to improve student engagement and retention in the program
• Group supervision and discipline, as necessary, to keep students engaged, whilst providing a safe environment

Training:

• Prior to program start, instructors will receive training in Computer Science & Electrical Engineering concepts and activities targeting K-12 students. Satisfactory completion of training is required for all after school program instructors. Training is compensated.

Qualifications and Skills

• One of the following: (1) New/Current collegiate students with completed coursework in Education, Psychology or a Science-related field, (2) Industry/Professional with experience in General Education, Science and/or Engineering related activities, or (3) Tutors, Teachers and/or Instructional Aides with high passion/interest in helping kids achieve their goals in a after-school enrichment program setting.
• Passion for learning new things and helping students explore new subject areas in Science & Engineering.
• [Preferred] Previous experience teaching, tutoring and/or participating in at the elementary, middle, or high-school levels.
• [Plus] Experience supporting science & engineering activities as part of a group.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, students, and administration.

Hands-On Technology Education provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups.

Hands-On Technology Education, LLC is a company committed to empowering youth through mobile technology and the practical application of Computer Science. Through Workshops, After-School programs and Summer Camps, Hands-On Technology aims to accelerate the understanding of Computer Science in elementary and middle-school age students.