POSITION: Part-Time Educator

DEPARTMENT: Opportunity Pathways

WAGE: $17.00 - $20.00/hour

JOB SUMMARY:

Women, especially women of color are under-represented in STEM fields. YWCA Greater Pittsburgh works to address this disparity by providing afterschool STEM (“Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics”) education for girls in the Greater Pittsburgh area. The educator is responsible for creating a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic and social potential. The educator will work to nourish girls’ interests in STEM, improve their in-school performance, and equip them with the workforce and life skills they need to thrive. The Educator monitors and assesses the effectiveness of program delivery.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Teach the STEM Stars curriculum to program participants in the Pittsburgh Public Schools, Woodland Hills School District, and other local schools within Allegheny County. You will be assigned to teach at least two (2) sites. Site specifics, locations and times are predetermined the hours of instruction are typically 2:00pm-6:00pm.
• Create a learning environment that guides and encourages participants to develop and fulfill their academic and social potential.
• Safeguard the welfare of all students by following the proper policies and procedures.
• Maintain effective communication by serving as a liaison between the YWCA, partner families and school personnel.
• Manage logistical aspects of the program to include attendance, applications, data entry, student departure/arrival, supply acquisition/return, assessment distribution.
• Attend monthly (7) Saturday Academy sessions at local universities/colleges. Saturday Academy running from 9:00 am- 3:00pm, one Saturday a month.
• Attend monthly educator training, usually held the 1st Monday of the month from 5:30pm-7:30pm.
• Work closely with the department staff and partners on program development and enhancements.
• Participate in professional development, meetings, and program outings.
• Maintains high levels of consumer satisfaction.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality when working with sensitive, partner information.
• Assisting with various events throughout the school year, i.e., field trips and/or Celebration of Learning.
• Available to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Value, demonstrate and promote diversity equity and inclusion.

ABOUT YWCA GREATER PITTSBURGH:

YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is a member of a nationally recognized movement with a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. As one of the oldest and largest women’s organizations in the nation; YWCAs across the country serve over 2 million women, girls, and families. For over 150 years, the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh has advocated for voting rights, civil rights, and violence protection, fought for affordable housing, quality childcare, and much more, intending to improve the quality of life for women and girls and strengthen Greater Pittsburgh communities. Today, our employees are working tirelessly at promoting racial justice, reducing race and gender disparities, and deliberately addressing the challenges and celebrating the triumphs of living at the intersection of race and gender. We continue to help our neighbors avoid eviction, access transportation to work, and other resources to support an improved quality of life. After School STEM Educators work to improve the quality of life for girls by nourishing girls’ interests in STEM, improving their in-school performance, and equipping them with the workforce and life skills they need to thrive and contribute to the community.

MISSION IMPACT:

YWCA Greater Pittsburgh employees are working tirelessly at promoting racial justice, reducing race and gender disparities, and deliberately addressing the challenges and celebrating the triumphs of living at the intersection of race and gender. You will have the opportunity to support and advance YWCA Greater Pittsburgh’s mission by providing direct services and/or advocating to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:  YWCA Greater Pittsburgh will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, creed, ethnicity, origin, lineage or citizenship, genetic information, neurodiversity, disability, family status, marital status, military or veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. YWCA Greater Pittsburgh also abides by the CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Act.   

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates, Business, or Technical Degree with two (2) years of relevant social service experience or High School Diploma or equivalent with five (5) years relevant experience. Must be able to pass and maintain a clean Act 33/34 clearances and FBI background check.

DESIRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to work with a diverse population of partner families from various socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Experience monitoring and implementing Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Leadership projects/programs.
• Ability to manage and understand projects/program by proactively addressing changes in conditions, operations, and the environment that will affect program outcomes.
• Excellent communication, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Motivate, develop, and direct participants and partners to acquire trust and inspire confidence.
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and comfortable with changes in work location, staffing, and organizational structure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office along with knowledge and experience with Google Drive, Zoom, and Teams.