Afterschool STEM Program Specialist

James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn seeks a part-time STEM Program Specialist to provide science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programming at our Main Clubhouse site. This individual will join a motivated, dedicated team of professionals delivering a broad range of activities for youth and teens, ages 8-18, that promote healthy lifestyles, academic success, and good character & leadership.

Program Specialists work Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. during our school year program.

Primary Responsibilities

Program Implementation

• Lead and assist with the delivery of STEM programs, activities and events (such as hands-on science experiments, engineering and building challenges, coding and math games) as directed by the Program Director.
• Prepare, organize and maintain STEM supplies, kits and technology, and track supply and equipment needs.
• Showcase member projects through demonstrations, challenges and family events.
• Assist the full-time program staff in establishing and maintaining a setting that ensures the health and safety of all members, including the safe use of tools, equipment and experiment materials.
• Supervise and instruct members participating in programs and activities within the STEM program area as well as throughout the Clubhouse as deemed appropriate.
• Ensure members actively participate in a variety of programs and activities, seek guidance from staff when necessary, and feel welcome at the Clubhouse.

Prepare Members for Success

• Establish program objectives that are consistent with organizational goals and mission.
• Support and maintain STEM programs that engage members socially, culturally, communally and intellectually, and that reflect the diversity of Club life.
• Plan and implement day-to-day STEM activities and multi-week curriculum in accordance with established standards and goals.
• Encourage curiosity, problem-solving, critical thinking and teamwork, and help members see STEM as something they can succeed in.
• Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of fun, engaging activities each day.

Supervise Program Space

• Create and maintain, in collaboration with the youth, a culture of respect within the STEM program and program space.
• Manage and enforce effective guidance & discipline policies.
• Ensure that the program area is safe, both physically and emotionally, for all members.

Knowledge/Skills Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of youth work preferred.
• Experience or interest in science, technology, engineering, math or STEM education preferred; coursework in a STEM field a plus.
• Comfort learning and teaching with basic technology (computers, tablets, robotics or coding kits).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Desire to work with young people, ages 8-18, in a variety of environments including one-to-one, small group and large group settings.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Ability to Commute:

• Woburn, MA 01801 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Woburn, MA 01801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person