STEAM Lab Instructor

Summary

About Us

Founded in 1876, The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) is a youth development organization with the mission to empower boys and young men, ages 7 to 21, by providing effective programs and a supportive community. BCNY provides evidence-based programs to address the evolving social, emotional, health, creative, educational, and vocational needs of our members in meaningful, lasting ways. BCNY develops programs to cultivate positive qualities in members and strives to continually deepen and broaden our impact

Job Summary

The STEAM Lab Teacher is responsible for leading activities and projects in the STEAM Lab for small groups of upper elementary, middle school, and early high school students. STEAM Lab activities can range from 3-D printing, circuits, basic electronics, coding, and art and design. The Teacher will be responsible for bringing curriculum and project ideas to the STEAM Lab in addition to using BCNY curricula. 

Job Requirements

BCNY is a COVID-19 proactive organization that follows applicable health and safety regulations to help protect our members and staff. To that end, we require that all BCNY employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. BCNY requires all staff to receive a booster shot that protects against COVID-19 once they become eligible. New employees will be asked to submit proof of full vaccination prior to their start date. BCNY treats proof of vaccination confidentially and consistent with applicable law and will not use the information for any purpose other than to ensure compliance with BCNY’s mandatory vaccination policy. 

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years college credits in STEAM or other relevant field; bachelor's degree preferred
• At least one year of experience teaching STEAM-related programing to school-aged (middle and high school) students in a group setting preferred
• Experience with Lego Mindstorm, Robotics, 3-D printers, and printing applications preferred
• Familiarity with electronics and circuits
• Knowledge of coding applications and programs for students (Scratch)
• Strong verbal and communication skills
• Understanding of strengths based approaches to youth development

Duties

• Effectively manage STEAM lab for 8 to 12 boys or young men
• Engage members in fun and relevant lessons based on established curriculum and specific classroom needs
• Use provided curriculum or develop appropriate STEAM curriculum as needed to engage members in project-based learning activities
• Work with the Education Director to update STEAM Lab activities, projects, and curricula
• Reinforce positive student behavior and clubhouse rules; maintain a positive relationship with all members, families and staff
• Communicate with the Education Director to discuss member progress, needs, and concerns.
• Attend required department meetings and professional development trainings
• Other duties as assigned