Summer STEM Specialist

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The STEM Specialist develops age-appropriate science, technology, and STEM curriculum in alignment with Stars selected Social Emotional Learning skills as well as targeted academic outcomes whenever appropriate.

* This is a seasonal program. The program operates from July 7, 2025 to August 22, 2025.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum:

·       Submit activity calendar outlining 2 activities per week for each of the 5 summer sites.

·       Develop lesson plans with specifically outlined strategies to support SEL target outcomes for review by academic coordinator.

·       Create an inventory supply list.

·       Facilitate 5-6 activity periods per day, enlisting the assistance of table counselors.

·       All other assigned duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

·       At least 1 year experience working in a camp or out of school time program.

·       First Aid and CPR certified preferred

·       Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

·       Experience working with people of different ages and backgrounds.

Reports to: Director of School Age Programs

* All South Shore Stars employees should be able to lift at least 40 lbs and work in a non-sedentary environment.

Mission

South Shore Stars provides comprehensive early education and youth development programs that enhance the optimal growth of children from economically and culturally diverse families, using a family support approach in collaboration with schools and other service providers.

Four core goals form the foundation of our work:

Enable parents to work

Help each child reach their full development potential

Facilitate positive youth development

Improve academic achievement for students at-risk of academic failure

·       Enable parents to work

·       Help each child reach their full development potential

·       Facilitate positive youth development

·       Improve academic achievement for students at-risk of academic failure

Equal Opportunity Employeer

South Shore Stars is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and agency need.

At Stars, we are working to build an inclusive culture where difference is valued and the diverse voices of our employees are encouraged, supported, and celebrated. We believe diversity benefits and enriches the development of our staff, the children, and families we serve and the communities we serve. At Stars, we will work to find intentional ways to grow in our understanding and support of others, based on: Age ~ gender and gender identity ~ race ~socio-economic status ~ sexual orientation ~ physical or mental ability~ ethnicity~ veteran status ~education status ~religious or spiritual beliefs At Stars, we believe the power of diversity enriches us all by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and embrace the world. We commit to do the work of including diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work. We understand that our work around this is on-going, and we pledge to continually find new ways of growing into this statement.