Title: Summer Educator (grades 3-8)
Hours: 8:15am-4:15pm, Monday-Friday, June 24th-August 23rd
*no work the week of July 1st-5th
Paid Stipend for Staff Training Dates: June 10th and 11th
Type: Full-Time (40 hrs.) During the Contracted Period
Salary: $30 per hour//$1,200 weekly
Saturday Academy seeks a broad spectrum of employees reflecting our community and those we serve. Saturday Academy is strongly committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. Qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, political affiliation, or religion. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals. Saturday Academy is an equal-opportunity employer.
BACKGROUND:
Founded in 1983, Saturday Academy (SA) is a nonprofit educational organization that provides thousands of youth with hands-on learning; guided by experts in a way that enriches young lives and develops a life-long curiosity and passion for learning. Saturday Academy offers classes, summer camps, and afterschool programs throughout the Portland Metropolitan area (grades k-12), as well as a state-wide high school internship program placing students in some of Oregon’s most well-known businesses. We inspire children to pursue their curiosity but concentrate our programming on topics in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Saturday Academy strives to make our programs accessible to all and as an organization values Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Quality Programming/Student Experience, A Growth Mindset, Our Staff and STEAM.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Saturday Academy is looking for individuals who have childhood educational engagement experience, a passion for guiding STEAM-themed activities, and a commitment to reducing barriers to access in STEAM-education opportunities for youth. Saturday Academy offers full-day, full-week summer programs from 9am-4pm. Educators are responsible for the leadership, curriculum implementation, and classroom management of our 3rd-5th (Makers) and 6th-8th (Creators) grade programs that do not exceed 10 students.
Camps will be collaboratively taught by two educators and a support specialist, with guidance and structure provided by SA staff. As a Saturday Academy Summer Camp Educator, you will prepare class materials and lesson plans with the support of SA staff. Educators are in charge of supporting student-centered hands-on activities that engage campers in specific and focused understanding as they explore the interactions of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics.
Saturday Academy curriculum for core classes is available to Educators. Close coordination and communication with Saturday Academy staff is essential to ensure your class technology and supply needs are met.
Currently, SA is hiring educators from all disciplinary backgrounds, but is specifically seeking those with the following specialties/qualifications:
Graphic designers and visual artists with experience in any or all of the following: illustration, video editing, publishing, special effects.
CREATORS 7/8-7/12 and 8/12-8/16: Animators, video game designers, and/or software developers.
MAKERS 7/22-26: Professional experience working in video games, and/or animated films, shorts, etc. Facile with special effects, storyboarding, world building.
Kinesiologists of diverse backgrounds and specialties, including but not limited to: PE educators, coaches, nutritionists, athletes, trainers, and physical therapists, who have experience working with youth.
Engineers, technicians, and scientists of all backgrounds, especially those with specialties in aerospace.
We celebrate arts-integrated approaches to learning, drawing strong connections for each individual to tune into the world around them and how it works. We focus on cultivating key life skills in students, such as collaboration, empathy, and focused creativity.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Preparinging necessary resources for the program.
- Writing designated lesson plans, with SA Youth Program staff and support.
- Facilitating age appropriate, hands-on activities for campers that align with the weekly theme
- Possess the ability to navigate and adjust provided Saturday Academy curriculum to fit the unique needs of the group from week to week with tact and sensitivity
- Demonstrate flexibility in guiding activities, projects, and/or exercises to meet the current class dynamic
- Ability to adapt programming as needed
- Support classroom management strategies that balance serving individual needs with the larger group dynamic.
- Completing all administrative teaching responsibilities as assigned.
- Communicating with Site Leads regarding any program needs, concerns, etc.
- Providing for the well-being and safety of campers by meeting physical and emotional needs in compliance with the state and organization’s policies
DESIRED SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE:
- Passionate commitment to the transformative power of hands-on learning.
- Commitment to youth social-emotional development.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- At least one year of experience working with youth ages 7-14.
- Positively supports inclusion in all forms: ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religious/spiritual affiliations, disabilities, political perspectives, etc.
- Strives for excellence, is self-motivated and able to problem solve
- Possesses strong written and oral communication skills
- Thinks strategically, acts resourcefully, and makes decisions with conviction
- Exhibits a strong work ethic and personal integrity, and can remain enthusiastic and successful in a fast-paced work environment
- Shows strong interpersonal skills, a sense of humor, and the ability to network and build lasting relationships
- Works well independently and as part of a cohesive team
- Fully vaccinated
- Transportation to and from University of Portland, and/or off-site locations in the community.
TO APPLY:
- Please complete this form to help us get a sense of your expertise, preferences, and availability.
- Submit cover letter reflecting how you meet the required/preferred qualifications and your resume via the link above. Please submit as one document using the title: YOUR NAME- Summer Support Specialist Application and attach to the Google form.
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We will reach out to you with next steps and/or to schedule an interview, if necessary.
- The deadline for applications is Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
- If you have any questions or challenges along the way, don’t hesitate to email info@saturdayacademy.org
For further information visit our website at: www.saturdayacademy.org.
To learn about other age range openings follow this link.
BENEFITS:
- Transportation and Curriculum Writing (Prep) Stipends.
- Community of Educators and Staff that value your skills, abilities, and identity.
- Professional Development Opportunities.