at YMCA of Metro Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
Make a difference in your community - the YMCA is now hiring a STEAM Director!
TheSTEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) Director facilitates execution of STEAM programming across the Association including School-aged OST (out of school time), Day Camp operations, and other youth programming. This person is responsible for assisting in the development and scaling of high-quality STEAM-focused curriculum and programming across the Association, including developing operational supports, curriculum resources, sourcing, organizing, and overseeing programs with external partners, and providing ongoing professional development for staff.
Salary range for this position starts at $50,000 per year with full-time benefits and opportunities to grow within the organization.
Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:
Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
Be part of a team that is passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for all staff, volunteers, and members
Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities
Complimentary Adult YMCA membership and an employee discount on select programs
Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y!
Responsibilities:
Contributes to the Association-wide vision for STEAM teaching and learning in current or new programming
Creates and/or sources curricula and staff programming guideswith content for drop-in programs, weekly art & science clubs, and other STEAM programming for children and teens
Develops, implements and manages a portfolio of week-long STEAM day camps at Y owned sites or offsite locations
Coordinates STEAM programming logistics including the purchasing, organization, distribution, maintenance, and tracking of supplies andmaterials
Assists in planning, producing, publicizing, and conducting youth programs aligned to the YMCA strategy and connectedlearning models
Supports and leads regional STEAM teams to train, supervise and schedule full and part time staff members
Develops and models effective coaching relationships
Demonstrates and creates a tinkering and curiosity-based learning environment
Coordinates and facilitates ongoing and responsive professional learning for staff
Visit schools and other community organizations to promote YMCA enrichment partnerships to administration and families
Visits STEAM programs to provide pedagogical and technical guidance and support to staff
Liaises with internal stakeholders to support programs including IT, marketing, and purchasing
Develops and monitors department budget
Assists grants team in sourcing funding, fulfilling grant requirements, and reporting metrics
Supports the mission and vision of the Y in all work aspects
40% administration, 40% management, 20% instruction
Minimum/Preferred Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in education or related field
Minimum of three years' experience facilitating programming K-12 in a formal and/or informal setting. Experience teaching STEAM content to diverse youth or adults (e.g. art, general science, digital media production, engineering, or coding & robotics)essential.
At least 1 year in a supervisory role preferred, including overseeing full-time employees
Passion for and commitment to the YMCA's mission and vision
Enjoys using creative technology tools with children and teen
Experience in curriculum building and ability to teach others
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across many different departments; strong consulting skills withthe ability influence others, both internally and externally.
Ability to coordinate work with many different external constituencies
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, including project management and organizational skills, with thedemonstrated ability to effectively structure work and meet deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft 365, video conferencing, email, etc.
Strategic and critical thinking skills with the ability to adapt ideas at scale operationally
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt message to audience, includingthe ability to serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for the YMCA
Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:
Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring... For full info follow application link.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Employment is subject to a background check.
