The Science Museum of Minnesota knows that the diversity in our communities generates better ideas, inspires creativity and is essential to building a positive workplace. As an employer of choice, we hire and retain the best employees by valuing differences, creating a collaborative work environment, and providing promotional and career development opportunities. Read our Statement on Equity and Inclusion.
Join our Kitty Andersen Youth Science Center (KAYSC) team as a Freedom School Servant Leader and help us be responsible for the front-line care and nurturing of the children in the program. Using Freedom School curriculum and model, Servant Leaders serve as facilitators in the classroom and as leaders of parent workshops and community outreach activities.
The Science Museum of Minnesota (SMM) is a partner with the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools program. The SMM Freedom School program seeks to empower youth to change our world through science.
This is a seasonal position for summer 2020.
Work Environment & Schedule: Monday-Friday: 8am-4pm, ability to work a flexible schedule as needed. This is a summer only position that works primarily offsite at partner schools, with occasional meetings at the Museum, must be able to transport self to offsite locations and the Museum.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
• Design and lead Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) / Social Justice service-learning projects that are relevant to the lives and communities in which KAYSC youth are a part of.
• Deliver the Integrated Reading Curriculum to a class of no more than ten students for 6–8 weeks during the summer months, according to the standards developed by the Children's Defense Fund and the local program sponsor.
• Design, set up, maintain and break down classroom space, including securing and organizing the appropriate materials.
• Collaborate with staff to establish and maintain a supportive and structured environment for the children entrusted to their care.
• Serve as a Harambee! Leader each day of program operation, motivate and inspire students
• Serve as a leader of afternoon activities and other special events; chaperone field trips
• Recruit and retain middle school youth for STEM service-learning opportunities with a focus on girls, youth of color, and youth from low-income families.
• Develop authentic relationships with both youth and their parent/guardian that include clear and consistent communication regarding both the youth and parent/guardian’s experience and expectations.
• Manage large groups of children and parents at weekly parent empowerment meetings
• Exhibit positive behavior and attitude; model a mature and professional demeanor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent.
• Experience working directly with youth from communities underrepresented in STEM.
• Experience as a mentor, staff or family member supporting youth with positive self-development.
• Experience utilizing and teaching STEM content for academic or leisure purposes.
• Experience framing STEM content with a social justice lens.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Some college coursework experience.
• Educational certification is valued, but not required.
• Cultural competency and experience working with diverse communities.
• Willingness to be open and respectful of all backgrounds.
• Fluency in language(s) other than English valued (Hmong, Somali, Spanish).
Starting Pay Rate: $14.00 USD or more per hour / Depending on Qualifications.
The job duties describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list. For some positions, detailed procedures may be outlined in supplemental documents.
KAYSC Freedom School Servant Leader
Posted: March 18, 2020 by MAEE Administration
Category: Science Museum of Minnesota
The Science Museum of Minnesota knows that the diversity in our communities generates better ideas, inspires creativity and is essential to building a positive workplace. As an employer of choice, we hire and retain the best employees by valuing differences, creating a collaborative work environment, and providing promotional and career development opportunities. Read our Statement on Equity and Inclusion.
Join our Kitty Andersen Youth Science Center (KAYSC) team as a Freedom School Servant Leader and help us be responsible for the front-line care and nurturing of the children in the program. Using Freedom School curriculum and model, Servant Leaders serve as facilitators in the classroom and as leaders of parent workshops and community outreach activities.
The Science Museum of Minnesota (SMM) is a partner with the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools program. The SMM Freedom School program seeks to empower youth to change our world through science.
This is a seasonal position for summer 2020.
Work Environment & Schedule: Monday-Friday: 8am-4pm, ability to work a flexible schedule as needed. This is a summer only position that works primarily offsite at partner schools, with occasional meetings at the Museum, must be able to transport self to offsite locations and the Museum.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
• Design and lead Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) / Social Justice service-learning projects that are relevant to the lives and communities in which KAYSC youth are a part of.
• Deliver the Integrated Reading Curriculum to a class of no more than ten students for 6–8 weeks during the summer months, according to the standards developed by the Children's Defense Fund and the local program sponsor.
• Design, set up, maintain and break down classroom space, including securing and organizing the appropriate materials.
• Collaborate with staff to establish and maintain a supportive and structured environment for the children entrusted to their care.
• Serve as a Harambee! Leader each day of program operation, motivate and inspire students
• Serve as a leader of afternoon activities and other special events; chaperone field trips
• Recruit and retain middle school youth for STEM service-learning opportunities with a focus on girls, youth of color, and youth from low-income families.
• Develop authentic relationships with both youth and their parent/guardian that include clear and consistent communication regarding both the youth and parent/guardian’s experience and expectations.
• Manage large groups of children and parents at weekly parent empowerment meetings
• Exhibit positive behavior and attitude; model a mature and professional demeanor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent.
• Experience working directly with youth from communities underrepresented in STEM.
• Experience as a mentor, staff or family member supporting youth with positive self-development.
• Experience utilizing and teaching STEM content for academic or leisure purposes.
• Experience framing STEM content with a social justice lens.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Some college coursework experience.
• Educational certification is valued, but not required.
• Cultural competency and experience working with diverse communities.
• Willingness to be open and respectful of all backgrounds.
• Fluency in language(s) other than English valued (Hmong, Somali, Spanish).
Starting Pay Rate: $14.00 USD or more per hour / Depending on Qualifications.
The job duties describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list. For some positions, detailed procedures may be outlined in supplemental documents.
The Science Museum of Minnesota knows that the diversity in our communities generates better ideas, inspires creativity and is essential to building a positive workplace. As an employer of choice, we hire and retain the best employees by valuing differences, creating a collaborative work environment, and providing promotional and career development opportunities. Read our Statement on Equity and Inclusion.
Join our Kitty Andersen Youth Science Center (KAYSC) team as a Freedom School Servant Leader and help us be responsible for the front-line care and nurturing of the children in the program. Using Freedom School curriculum and model, Servant Leaders serve as facilitators in the classroom and as leaders of parent workshops and community outreach activities.
The Science Museum of Minnesota (SMM) is a partner with the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools program. The SMM Freedom School program seeks to empower youth to change our world through science.
This is a seasonal position for summer 2020.
Work Environment & Schedule: Monday-Friday: 8am-4pm, ability to work a flexible schedule as needed. This is a summer only position that works primarily offsite at partner schools, with occasional meetings at the Museum, must be able to transport self to offsite locations and the Museum.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
• Design and lead Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) / Social Justice service-learning projects that are relevant to the lives and communities in which KAYSC youth are a part of.
• Deliver the Integrated Reading Curriculum to a class of no more than ten students for 6–8 weeks during the summer months, according to the standards developed by the Children's Defense Fund and the local program sponsor.
• Design, set up, maintain and break down classroom space, including securing and organizing the appropriate materials.
• Collaborate with staff to establish and maintain a supportive and structured environment for the children entrusted to their care.
• Serve as a Harambee! Leader each day of program operation, motivate and inspire students
• Serve as a leader of afternoon activities and other special events; chaperone field trips
• Recruit and retain middle school youth for STEM service-learning opportunities with a focus on girls, youth of color, and youth from low-income families.
• Develop authentic relationships with both youth and their parent/guardian that include clear and consistent communication regarding both the youth and parent/guardian’s experience and expectations.
• Manage large groups of children and parents at weekly parent empowerment meetings
• Exhibit positive behavior and attitude; model a mature and professional demeanor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent.
• Experience working directly with youth from communities underrepresented in STEM.
• Experience as a mentor, staff or family member supporting youth with positive self-development.
• Experience utilizing and teaching STEM content for academic or leisure purposes.
• Experience framing STEM content with a social justice lens.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Some college coursework experience.
• Educational certification is valued, but not required.
• Cultural competency and experience working with diverse communities.
• Willingness to be open and respectful of all backgrounds.
• Fluency in language(s) other than English valued (Hmong, Somali, Spanish).
Starting Pay Rate: $14.00 USD or more per hour / Depending on Qualifications.
The job duties describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list. For some positions, detailed procedures may be outlined in supplemental documents.