Federal Work Study Program Instructor

About JerseySTEM

All JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions.

JerseySTEM is a non-profit organization that provides free after-school instruction in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) related disciplines to middle school girls in underserved communities in New Jersey in order to interest girls to study and potentially become employed in jobs in STEM related professions. Current programs are established in Robotics, Engineering, Chemistry and Biology.

We seek currently enrolled college students in New Jersey for a Community Service Opportunity to serve as Program Instructors (PIs). The commitment is for a minimum 3 hours/week for 10 weeks in the Fall and/or Spring semesters to deliver an onsite class at a middle school (Plainfield Community Outreach) one time per week.

JerseySTEM provides PIs with full training on the content that will be taught, and support to deliver the program. These are volunteer positions, There is free transportation available to take you to the middle schools in your area.

Overview

Benefits to Program Instructors

• You will gain a sense of accomplishment by helping to bridge the gender gap in STEM
• You will obtain valuable first-hand presentation skills in front of a class, which will be very important in your school work.
• You will perform meaningful volunteer work by helping to develop STEM awareness in underserved communities.
• Your resume will be embellished by showing future employers a commitment to your community.
• You will be provided with free transportation to deliver the STEM classes
• Opportunity to obtain valuable first-hand experience as an instructor
• You may gain access to exclusive mentorship programming from a corporate mentor designed to help you with your career.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

As a Program Instructor, you will play a pivotal role in delivering engaging and effective STEM-focused lessons and activities to middle school students of various skill levels. Your main responsibilities include:

• Delivering in-person interactive and hands-on lessons in STEM subjects.
• Providing guidance and support to students during classroom workshops, and events.
• Collaborating with other instructors, volunteers, and staff to develop and improve curriculum materials and program content.
• Assessing student progress and providing constructive feedback to students, parents, and other stakeholders.

Weekly Time Commitment: 

• One 2-hour window of class time per week
• Approximately 1-hour window of training prep per week
• Travel time to and from the middle school

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Currently enrolled in college or grad school, while majoring in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, engineering, mathematics, education).
• Experience teaching or mentoring students in a STEM-related subject area is a plus
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with relevant technologies, tools, and software applications.

Additional Information:

• This is a part-time position for Federal Work Study Grantees
• The workshops are on-site at select venues near your campus.
• Travel to and from job location will be provided, if requested.

Workshop Details: Length: 10 weeks - Fall semester ( Late Sept - Early Dec); Spring semester ( Late Jan - Early Apr) Class Duration: 2 hours of on-site instruction per week + one 4-hour training session at kick off Topics: Coding, Robotics, Chemistry, Biology , Engineering, Energy, AI/Cyber Logistics: Free transportation to workshop venue is available via Uber or mileage reimbursements Location: Select venues close to your college campus in New Jersey. Typically 15min Uber ride.