Geering Up UBC Engineering & Science for Kids
5000-2332 Main Mall, UBC V6T 1Z4
604-822-2858 | geeringup@apsc.ubc.ca
5000-2332 Main Mall, UBC V6T 1Z4
604-827-5360 | eng.cite@ubc.ca
Clubs Instructor Job Description
About the Organizations
Geering Up
Geering Up UBC Engineering & Science for Kids is a non-profit, student-run organization dedicated to promoting science, engineering and technology (STEM) to the children and youth of British Columbia through fun, innovative and hands-on experiments and projects. Geering Up also strives to reach all children and youth, regardless of gender, ethnicity, culture, or socio-economic status. Over the past 20 years, we have reached over 90,000 youth.
More information about Geering Up is available here.
eng-cite
eng-cite is the working name of the Goldcorp Professorship for Women in Engineering at UBC. The Professorship is a vital aspect of the UBC Faculty of Applied Science’s efforts to promote the engineering field to young women, to meet its goal to increase female enrollment in Engineering to 50% and to address a national shortage of engineers expected by 2020.
eng-cite works with teachers, counsellors, parents and students to promote engineering education, and provide mentorship and role models for young women who might not otherwise consider or pursue engineering education and careers.
On-Site Clubs
During the academic year, we host Saturday clubs for kids in grades 1-12 at UBC’s Point Grey Campus. Club sessions are held 10:00am - 12:00pm Saturday mornings, for a total of 10 sessions in the fall term (Sept-Dec) and 11 sessions in the spring term (Jan-Apr). Each club will have two Clubs Instructors, high school volunteers, and up to 25 youth.
Off-Site Clubs
During the academic year, we host after school clubs for kids in grades 3-6 at Vancouver School Board locations, and girls only clubs for girls in grades 7-10 at Vancouver Public Library branches and city Community Centres.
Geering Up & Vancouver School Board Clubs: Time TBD! We can cater to your schedule.
eng-cite Maker Girls Clubs: Club sessions are held for 1.5 hours beginning at 3:30 or 4:00 pm on weekdays, for a total of 8-9 sessions each term. Each club will have two Clubs Instructors, high school volunteers, and up to 20 youth.
Job Summary
Under the guidance of the Clubs Coordinators, the Clubs Instructor is required to:
- Prepare activities club sessions for youth:
- Independently designing activities
- Independently purchasing materials
- Independently booking tours/mentors
- Teach club sessions:
- Supervise and lead each Saturday or after-school session for up to 25 youth
- Deliver hands-on and engaging STEM curriculum.
- Supervise and Mentor the High School Volunteers (Junior Instructors)
- Following safety and risk management policies and ensuring all participants are safe and having fun
- Complete all evaluations and reports in a timely manner
- Assist in prep tasks at the end of each day
- Perform other duties, as requested by the Clubs Coordinators and Directors
Qualifications
- University student with a strong background in science, engineering, or technology
- Strong experience working with children in a teaching environment
- Proven leadership skills and exceptional teamwork abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Planning, organizational, multi-tasking, and self-directed work skills
- Proven ability to create and implement working projects and models of scientific concepts
- Special consideration given to those with formal training in special education and/or disability theory, those who have worked with children in the past, and those with current Standard First Aid certification.
- All Geering Up Staff must have a Criminal Record Check on file before they may work with children.
Term of Appointment
This position is part time from September 9th 2017 to April 21st 2018.
Remuneration
On-Campus Clubs
5 hours per week, at $14.07/hour.
Vancouver School Board Clubs
6 hours per week, at $14.07/hour.
How to Apply
Please complete and submit the following items to Geering Up:
Application forms can be found on our website, www.geeringup.apsc.ubc.ca/staff/ You must apply via this form. The application form will request you to attach your introduction video and resume on the last page. Applications sent via email or via careers online will not be accepted.