STEM Instructor, Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association

Posted by Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association on August 25, 2014

STEM Instructor
Position to begin September 22, 2014

DESCRIPTION:
Based in the Oxford Circle neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA, the Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association (OCCCDA) is seeking a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Instructor. The mission of OCCCDA is “to extend healing and hope in the Oxford Circle community, believing that God’s purpose of reconciling all people to Jesus leads us to minister on spiritual, physical, social & economic levels.” The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Instructor is responsible for using best practice models to plan and lead instruction during our after school program. After School is scheduled for September 29, 2014 to June 12, 2014, Monday-Friday, 3pm-6pm. Instruction will be provided in two classes of approximately 25 kids each. Instruction and prep hours total approximately 10 hours weekly. Salary commensurate with experience.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop & implement age-appropriate, critical and engaging curriculum for instruction to kids in grades K-8 that is responsive to their needs and the program’s mission
• Create lesson plans with connections to science, technology, engineering and math (can take on either a broad or more topic focused)
• Teach creative & engaging lessons, showing how STEM can be used in “real life”.
• Work one-on-one and/or in small groups with kids needing extra help
• Ability to work cooperatively with parents, high school volunteers, and staff
• Instruct volunteers in their assignments as needed in regards to curriculum
• Implement positive discipline and classroom management structure for program
• Provide copies of curriculum/lesson plans to 21st CCLC Out of School Coordinator

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
 A commitment to the Oxford Circle community and to the holistic vision of the OCCCDA.
 Bachelor degree in Education or related field and two (2) years’ experience teaching. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
 Provide current clearances (FBI, child abuse and criminal) upon employment.

HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume via mail or e-mail to:
Richard Rohrer, Personnel
Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association
900 East Howell Street
Philadelphia, PA 19149
215-288-8505
[email protected]