STEM Educator

Courageous Sailing

Courageous Sailing is a nonprofit community sailing and youth development organization committed to providing people of all ages and backgrounds with opportunities to learn, sail, and enjoy the waterfront. We work at two locations in Boston: the Charlestown Navy Yard on Boston Harbor, and the Historic Jamaica Pond boathouse in Jamaica Plain. Our mission is to transform lives through sailing programs that inspire learning, personal growth and leadership.

In the Courageous Sailing Summer Youth Program, sailing is the platform for youth aged 8-18 to develop leadership skills, gain confidence, explore their local waterways, and delve into hands-on science.

Why Courageous?

Working at Courageous is an opportunity to join a close-knit and diverse community committed to fostering a positive educational environment for staff and participants on and off the water.

Courageous Staff receive paid training and professional development as well as recreational access to our fleet of boats which range from dinghies to mid-size keelboats and cruising boats.

By joining our team you will make a meaningful and positive impact on the lives of our participants and will be a critical part of fulfilling our mission to get people of all walks of life out on the water.

Dates/Time: This is a seasonal part time hourly position for the 7-week summer youth program season. 20-25 hours a week, Monday through Friday from late June through mid-August. One week of All Staff Training in late June is mandatory and paid for this position.

Job Description:

The STEM Educator is responsible for the delivery of STEM-based curriculum to Courageous’ youth programs. In addition to teaching STEM classes, the STEM Educator will support the Youth Program’s efforts with program management, materials preparation, data tracking, and evaluation in order to effectively cultivate and educate a diverse and inclusive community.

Responsibilities:

General

• Teach STEM classes to youth
• Assist Youth Programs team in STEM curriculum development and evaluation
• Prepare materials and lesson plans
• Lead engaging and robust science lessons
• Classroom management
• Support summer program logistics (make sure students get where they need to be, get what they need, schedules are followed, etc.)

Professionalism:

• Attend all days of mandatory training and/or complete online training.
• Be proactive and communicative. Provide clear, effective and timely communication with supervisors and staff. Ask questions if the scope or intention of work is unclear, express concerns when they come up, give feedback regularly to peers and supervisors, and help facilitate positive change.

Safety and Risk Management:

• Create a safe place for youth to learn and make mistakes by clearly establishing limits and boundaries for participant behavior and independence.
• Comply with Courageous safety standards and policies on and off the water and teach participants how to do the same.
• Model safe, respectful, and responsible behavior to youth and peers at all times.
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making. Treat safety as the highest priority.
• Leave Courageous better than you found it. Treat Courageous property with respect. Maintain the cleanliness and functionality of workspace and tools.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

• Cultivate a kind and inclusive community where everyone at Courageous can feel like they belong.

Qualifications

At Courageous Sailing, our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don't believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or you have a less traditional background. We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications:

Required

• Two or more years experience teaching or working with youth
• Strong interest in STEM content
• Enthusiasm and passion for the mission of Courageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable giving and receiving feedback and resolving disputes
• Strong desire to provide equitable access to education and enrichment

Preferred

• Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese proficiency
• Experience in a STEM field, and/or pursuing or completed a degree in a STEM subject
• Google Suite proficiency
• Experience working with marginalized populations
• Sailing or marine experience

To apply, please fill out an application here: https://www.tfaforms.com/4953585.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person