Part-Time
Rough Rider Mentorship Teacher
Luna Community College
Community college in Las Vegas, NM
Compensation Overview
$25/hr
Springer, NM, USA + 3 more
More locations: Mora, NM, USA | Santa Rosa, NM, USA | United States
In Person
Occasional travel to the main campus in Las Vegas is required.
Bachelor's
Category
 Education |
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Requirements
- Strong academic record in at least two STEAHM-related fields.
- Strong classroom management skills and the ability to supervise children of all ages.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Willingness to open and close the Luna facility where the program is held when necessary.
- Ability to use language suitable for the age group.
- General aptitude or interest in the STEAHM pillars: Science, Sociology, Technology, Trades, Engineering, Art, Allied Health, Humanities, Math, and Medicine.
- Ability to use basic hand tools, scientific laboratory equipment, and digital software.
- Ability to simplify complex concepts for K-12 age groups.
- Ability to stand for long periods, move between classrooms, laboratories, shops, and outdoor field sites, and lift up to 25 pounds of project materials or equipment.
- Must successfully pass Luna Community College’s Background Clearance process for working with minors.
Responsibilities
- Manage and facilitate an after-school program with a focus on STEAHM-based lessons.
- Help students execute complex projects such as engineering builds, artistic creations, and scientific experiments.
- Design age-appropriate activities for students enrolled in the program.
- Enroll students in the program using the provided enrollment packet.
- Take weekly attendance of students attending the program and share this information with the Rough Rider Mentorship Program Director.
- Evaluate students at the end of each semester and complete and submit the required co-curricular assessment forms by the specified deadlines.
- Travel occasionally to the main campus in Las Vegas to pick up supplies and snacks.
- Post informative communication about the program.
- Call parents when necessary about program or student matters.
- Open and close the Luna facility where the program is held.
- Prepare requisitions for purchase or memos for items needed for the program when necessary.
- Make phone calls and perform other administrative tasks necessary to conduct weekly lessons and promote the program.
- Facilitate breakout groups of K-12 students and ensure they understand project steps and safety protocols.
- Provide vigilant oversight during hands-on activities and ensure that students follow safety guidelines.
- Set up, tear down, and maintain materials for daily experiments and activities across the STEAHM spectrum.
- Identify students struggling with specific concepts and provide one-on-one, in-the-moment tutoring and mentoring to keep them on track with the group project.
- Coordinate annual open enrollment, including system configuration and employee communication.
- Encourage student curiosity and participation and serve as a positive role model for younger students exploring higher education environments.
- Report attendance and co-curricular assessment information and provide feedback to the Program Director on project efficacy.
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience working with K-12 children, such as camp counselor, coach, or tutor experience.