Summer Program Assistant
Objective
This is a temporary, 40-hour-per-week paid summer position ($15/hour) from approximately mid-May to September 1. The individual will work in a variety of community settings, delivering science, technology, mathematics, and engineering (STEM) hands-on activities to elementary-age young people. Individuals will work with youth, adult volunteers, and staff to engage youth in STEM activities at Cedar Valley Arboretum, local schools, libraries, summer camps, non-profit settings, and Black Hawk County Fair.
Responsibilities
- Identify lessons and activities for scheduled camps and activities
- Plan and prepare teaching materials and supplies for each camp/event
- Conduct educational activities
- Keep attendance records
- Assure the safety of youth attending programs
- Work with school-age young people, parents, volunteers, and community/site partners
- Assist with events and educational programs
- Help resolve situations such as behavioral, first aid, and emotional and complete appropriate documentation
- Attend professional development activities and staff meetings as needed.
Qualifications
- One to two years of experience working with young people, either in a paid or voluntary capacity
- Minimum of one year of education beyond high school
- Interest in STEM
- Highly motivated individual capable of working independently without supervision, knowledgeable, open-minded, and friendly
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be self-motivated
- Experience working with young people of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, and skill levels
- Know, teach, and enforce safety procedures
- Knowledge of basic first aid
- Have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to personal transportation
- Flexible, trustworthy, and physical ability to fully participate in all activities
- Accountable – good, strong attendance record.
Physical Requirements:
- Individuals must be heat tolerant and able to work outside for extended periods of time.
- Be able to lift and move at least thirty pounds.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, etc.
- Unimpeded or corrected vision and hearing to perform work.
Other:
- Weekend and evening programs and events may be required.
- Paid bi-monthly.
- No vacation or sick leave; however, holidays are paid.
- Opportunity for personal growth and career development in a dynamic, positive educational environment.
- Employment pending approval of child protection screening process (including background check and driver record check).
A cover letter, application, resume, and three references are required. Please email all required documents to tashshay@iastate.edu.