Job Summary

SHARP Part-time Educator

Overview

SHARP Educators play a critical and integral role in the success of SHARP’s program. Educators facilitate one-hour workshops for students (K3-5th grades) using SHARP’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Technology (STEAM) based curriculum and materials. Educators must demonstrate ease in using technology as a learning tool and capability of instructing elementary students in hands-on interactive lessons.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate interactive one-hour workshops using Arts integration, grade level computer-based coding to reinforce STEAM based concepts.
• Engage students during workshops in a manner that reflects cultural awareness and experiential learning.
• Differentiate workshops based on the needs and experiences of the SHARP students.
• Administer student reflections.
• Schedule individual school workshops with all assigned teachers in a timely manner.
• Attend professional development provided by SHARP Literacy.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s degree in education, computer science, technology, the arts, or related fields desired.
• One or more years of experience teaching and/or working in an urban school setting with diverse students preferred.
• Experience in teaching STEAM content to elementary students or a desire to learn.
• Must have experience and ease in using technology and problem-solving skills.
• Previous STEAM and Computer Programming/Coding experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in using PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and e-mail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have a positive attitude and high degree of flexibility.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus, but not required.

If interested, please apply via the "Apply for this Position" button. For additional information contact Vice President of Programs and Partnerships Tamela Smith at tamela@sharpliteracy.org.