Future Science Leaders Teaching and Laboratory - Vancouver, Canada - Science World

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Part-Time

(12 hours per week, September May 2024)

Position:
Future Science Leaders Teaching and Laboratory Assistant

Reports to:

Program Manager, Future Science Leaders**Science World is a BC-based charitable organization that engages the people of British Columbia in STEAM literacy.

Our mission is to ignite wonder and empower dreams through science and nature.

Our people are our greatest asset.

As part of our team, you will become part of a diverse community that acknowledges everyone's unique talents and empowers people to do what is right for our visitors and each other.

You will work in an environment where we believe in developing our employees and growing their strengths, while focusing on our values:
Curious, Playful, Inclusive, Relevant and Collaborative.

Future Science Leaders (FSL) is an in-person multi-year program for students who excel in science and technology.


Position Description:


As a Teaching and Laboratory Assistant in Future Science Leaders, you will perform duties to support both classroom and laboratory learning in the Year 1 program, as well as help to create an engaging and positive learning space.

Working as a member of a larger team which includes the Program Manager, Program Specialist, and Program Facilitator, you must both be able to collaborate as well as take initiative.

This position requires an approachable, organized, and self-motivated individual who can observe needs and step in to assist. No previous experience is necessary as a teaching or laboratory assistant. You should also have a strong interest in STEM learning.


The position is from September 2023 to the end of May 2024, working 12 hours a week, with a three-week winter break, and a two-week break in mid-March.

You will provide in-session support during the Year 1 program on Tuesday evenings and the Year 2 Research program on Thursdays.

The hours can be flexible if discussed and agreed upon ahead of time.


Responsibilities:


  • Attend the Discover (Year 1) program sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00pm9:00pm, with a total of 12 hours each week. Note that two sessions run consecutively from 4:00pm6:00pm and 6:30pm8:30pm on both Tuesday and Thursday
  • As a teaching assistant you and the program leads are responsible for attendance, welcoming students into the building, helping facilitate classroom activities such as distributing supplies, offering guidance to students, as well as documenting sessions through photography
  • As a laboratory assistant you work with the program leads to prepare materials for laboratory activities, clean and maintain an orderly work environment, and model correct procedures to students when appropriate
  • Lead at least one lesson within the program as agreed upon with the program specialist
  • Perform other related duties as required to fulfill any changing business needs of this role

Qualifications:


  • Over the age of 1
  • FSL student alumni preferred
  • Capable of working independently and as part of a team
  • Must be selfmotivated, flexible, and enthusiastic
  • Can travel to Science World for work on Tuesdays (3:00pm9:00pm) and Thursdays (3:00pm9:00pm)
  • An undergraduate degree in a STEAM field (completed or ongoing) is an asset
  • Experience working with youth is an asset
This is a unionized position represented by CUPE 1004.
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