Outreach Facilitator, Super Science Club - Vancouver, Canada - Science World

Science World

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Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Part-Time Contracts

(Multiple Openings)

Position:
Outreach Facilitator, Super Science Club

Reports to:
Manager, Super Science Club

Science World is a mission-based, charitable organization that supports the development of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Design and Math) literacy across British Columbia.

Our mission is
_to ignite wonder and empower dreams through science and nature_ and our purpose is
_Science for All.

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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.

Position Description:

Super Science Club (SSC) is an award winning, innovative and exciting community outreach program.

As a free, after school club at underserved elementary schools in Vancouver, the program provides stimulating and interactive activities to help inspire children to have fun with science and develop critical thinking skills that lead to lifelong learning.

From January 2024 through June 2024, the Outreach Facilitators, SSC will represent Science World in the community by delivering after-school programs in schools across Vancouver.

Facilitators work together in teaching teams to ensure SSC students in grade 1-7 receive a high quality after-school experience that leaves them excited about science as a way of understanding the world.

Benefits/skills gained through working as an Outreach Facilitator, SSC include:

Experience in team teaching and inquiry-based program delivery
Classroom management skills, science content learning, presentation/communication prowess
Opportunity to grow in cultural competency and understanding needs of communities served by SSC
Working with a dynamic group of teachers, scientists, community advocates, theatre professionals, and more

Time Commitment:

This is an afternoon part-time position requiring 9 to 18 hours per week while school is in session (January -June
Each 4.5-hour shift is from 1:15pm-5:45pm and the program runs Monday to Thursday. Preference is given to those with availability for 2 or more afternoons/week.

_Note:
Super Science Club does not run during school holiday breaks/closures and no shifts will occur at these times (e.g. Spring Break and District Professional Development days). _

Responsibilities:

Provide a fun afterschool experience that will inspire students with memorable, handson, dynamic demonstrations
Present on preplanned science topics and facilitate activities for grade 17 students in a team of 23 people
Provide general classroom management (maintaining a safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment)
Prepare, cleanup and restock all materials and resources required to deliver the program
Participate in a daily debrief with your team and document session feedback
Contribute collaboratively to the constant improvement of this important program and your own program delivery performance
Perform other related duties as required to fulfill any changing business needs of this role

Qualifications:

Must be an engaged, responsive and respectful team player capable of working in a dynamic team environment
Must be organized, selfmotivated, flexible, and responsible
Must possess a keen interest in science and handson learning
Experience working with children
Experience working with the public; excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
A minimum of a High School graduation, some postsecondary education preferred
Availability for 2 or more days/week is preferred
Current first aid certificate with CPR-C and AED, or willingness to obtain one, is considered an asset

This is a unionized position represented by CUPE 1004. The compensation rate is $19.47/hour.

After successfully completing probation, will be eligible to join the Voluntary RRSP/TFSA Plan and receive paid time off (sick, wellness days).