Assemble hiring FT camp coordinator and PT teachers
To Apply: Interested applicants should submit a resume, 3 references including your most recent supervisor, copies of all required clearances, and a letter of interest to jobs@assemblepgh.org. This is a rolling position. No phone calls, please. Please send questions to nina@assemblepgh.org.
Camp Coordinator
Camps Coordinator and Teacher Job Responsibilities: The Camp Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing Assemble summer camps and day camps. This person will collaborate with Assemble teachers to deliver programming and lessons. They are the backbone of success for all Assemble camps. They are responsible for the logistics and creative theming aspects of the camp. In addition to camp coordination, this person will teach four days a week throughout the school year. During the summer, this role is solely dedicated to Summer Camp delivery Camp Coordination. In addition to camp coordination, this person serves as an Assemble Teacher, responsible for planning and delivering STEAM-based programs. They actively engage to build a culture of making and inquiry. They work with and report back to the Platform Program Manager (PPM) on Assemble’s current program offerings, to explore new program opportunities, and to help expand organization’s capacity to fulfill its mission and vision. They also are expected to work collaboratively with all staff as needed. Being a teacher is a representation Assemble.
PT Teachers
Teacher Job Responsibilities: Assemble Teachers are responsible for planning and delivering engaging, STEAM-based programs. They actively engage to build a culture of making and inquiry. They work with and report back to the Platform Program Manager (PPM) on Assemble’s current program offerings, to explore new program opportunities, and to help expand organization’s capacity to fulfill its mission and vision. Job Duties and Expectations: ● Facilitates the delivery of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) activities, and lesson plans during regularly-scheduled program workshops ● Writes and/or adapts workshop curriculum using existing best practices in STEAM and Maker education ● Attend and participate in teaching team meetings and ensures ongoing collaboration with the teaching team, clearly communicating any needs and issues at hand with PPM ● Coordinates with the PPM regarding the use of available materials at Assemble and digitally submit material requests in advance of specified program workshops ● Fills out and submits weekly workshop debrief form with the teaching team to reflect on and improve program ● Collects and distributes any necessary permission forms and contact information required for program participants and immediately informs the PPM of any changes ● Records and reports student attendance ● Ensures that all evaluation forms are administered to individual students at each workshop, including photo documentation and other qualitative data ● Attends all mandatory training, professional development (PD) sessions, and all-teacher meetings ● Maintains a clean environment and performs any necessary setup and cleanup related to the program ● Works with PPM to coordinate at least one Guest Maker-led workshop as needed by program ● Manages classroom behavior while promoting a positive and welcoming learning environment ● Remains aware of program timeline and adheres to the established timeline ● Maintains professional interaction with co-workers, makers, students, on-site contacts, parents, and other points of contact necessary to conduct program ● Adapts to unplanned events or unexpected changes quickly and professionally ● Carry out other duties as needed in order to sustain programs and assist co-workers
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