STEM Program Coordinator (Part-time)

About Communities In Schools of San Antonio: Communities In Schools of San Antonio is part of a national organization, Communities In Schools®, that ensures every student, regardless of race, zip code, or socioeconomic background has what they need to realize their potential in school and beyond.
Working directly in over 100 schools across 12 San Antonio school districts, we connect students to caring adults and community resources that help them overcome the barriers that stand between them and a brighter future.
We are seeking a passionate, committed, and value-oriented individual to join our team.
You will be part of a powerful movement for change, where our staff are committed to shaping an equitable path to education for future generations.
Hours: Minimum 20 to Maximum 29 hours per week Job class: Part-time, Temporary - Date of Hire to June 14, 2024, and July 15, 2024, to February 28, 2025 Summary/Objective The STEM Program Coordinator (PT) reports to the Strategic Partnerships Manager and will be responsible for operational tasking and training to support CIS-SA Site Coordinators implementing STEM education programming and services including STEM Family Nights, facilitating STEM Science Workshops and STEM Career Toolkits.
Primary Responsibilities & Essential Functions STEM Programming Host 30 SAISD STEM Family Nights and coordinate calendar of events.
Prepare curriculum and materials for STEM Family Nights station kits.
Manage inventory of STEM enrichment supplies and technology.
Maintain curriculum and marketing materials for STEM Family Nights.
Support distribution of STEM Career Toolkits to designated CIS-SA middle schools.
STEM Training and Facilitation Provide training and support to schools implementing STEM Family Nights.
Facilitate 12 STEM Science workshops for designated CIS-SA middle schools.
Provide training and support to Site Coordinator administration and use of the toolkit.
STEM Community Relations Support partnerships with STEM-related organizations and businesses in partnership with the Strategic Partnership Manager.
Attend STEM-related community outreach events and partnership meetings when applicable.
Communicate consistently with STEM partners and CIS Site Coordinators.
Promote STEM related resources to staff, students, and families.
Data Reporting Coordinate the collection of sign-in sheets and other data needed for reporting to funder.
Develop and maintain appropriate reporting of STEM related activities.
Design and Disseminate surveys to staff and participants about STEM programming.
Administrative & Other Duties Attend professional development to enhance knowledge and skills.
Plan and make appropriate expenditures and maintain budgets.
Read and adhere to all safety policies issued by the school and CISSA.
Manage timecard.
Exhibit CIS Core Values: Passion Compassion Collaboration Optimism Adaptability Supervisory Responsibility None Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a part-time position.
Flexible commitment from Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 6:00PM, Minimum 20 - Maximum 29 hours per week.
Travel Travel is local during the business day.
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, GENDER, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAW.
Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
Proficiency in the use of computers for: word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, internet.
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
A willingness to follow the philosophy of CIS and operate as a team player.
Preferred Experience and Qualifications 3 or more years of experience with delivering STEM related curriculum and activities.
3 or more years of experience working in a school setting.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications/Requirements Must have reliable transportation.
Must be able to pass a criminal background and fingerprint check.
Prefer bilingual ability in English and Spanish.
Qualifications/Competencies Ethical Decision Making: Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.
Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.
Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities.
Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create, and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.
Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
What is Communities In Schools? View this short video: https://youtu.
be/wBxTIMfemQE to gain insight into our Mission: To surround students with a community of support empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
From Communities In Schools of San Antonio student, to San Antonio Councilman, to now leading as the Communities In Schools® National CEO and President, Rey Saldaña represents the potential that each of our students has.
Every student that walks through our door has the potential to define their own success, but many of them just need one caring adult to encourage them and support them as they go.
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