Future Science Leaders Teaching & Laboratory Assistant

• Company: Science World
• Job Type: Part Time
• Job Level: Front-line
• Job Type: Part Time
• Job Address: 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, V6A 3Z7
• Job Status: Contract/Temporary
• Start Date: September 6th, 2022
• End Date: May 6th, 2023
• Positions Available: 1

Part-Time Position

(10 hours per week, September 2022 – May 2023)

Position:         Future Science Leaders Teaching and Laboratory Assistant

Reports to:     Program Manager, Future Science Leaders      

Science World is a BC-based charitable organization that engages the people of British Columbia in STEAM literacy. Our mission is to ignite wonder and empower dreams through science and nature. All Science World employees embody our values: Curious, Playful, Inclusive, Relevant and Collaborative. We also work with our employees to develop our identified core competencies at all levels of the organization.

Future Science Leaders is an in-person multi-year program for students who excel in science and technology. This position relates to the second of three possible years in the program.

Position Description:

As a Teaching and Laboratory Assistant in Future Science Leaders, you will perform duties to support both classroom and laboratory learning in the Year 1 and Year 2 programs, as well as help to create an engaging and positive learning space.

This position requires an approachable, organized, and self-motivated individual who can observe needs and step in to assist. No previous experience is necessary as a teaching or laboratory assistant. You should also have a strong interest in STEM learning. You must be capable of working as part of a team and managing your own time.

The position is from September 2022 to the end of May 2023, working 10 hours a week, with a three-week Winter break, and a two-week break in mid-March. You will provide in-session support during the Year 1 program on Tuesday evenings and the Year 2 Research program on Thursdays. The hours can be flexible if discussed and agreed upon ahead of time.

Responsibilities:

·          Attend the Discover (Year 1) program sessions on Tuesdays from 3pm-9pm (6 hours). Two sessions run consecutively from 4pm-6pm and 6:30pm-8:30pm

·          Attend Innovate (Year 2 Research) sessions on Thursdays from 4:30pm-8:30pm (4 hours)

·          As a teaching assistant you and the program leads are responsible for attendance, welcoming students into the building, helping facilitate classroom activities such as distributing supplies, offering guidance to students, as well as documenting sessions through photography

·          As a laboratory assistant you work with the program leads to prepare materials for laboratory activities, clean and maintain an orderly work environment, and model correct procedures to students when appropriate

• Over the age of 16

•  Capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Must be self-motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic
• Available to travel to Science World and work in building on Tuesdays (3pm-9pm) and Thursdays (4:30pm-8:30pm)
• Preference is given to those with an undergraduate degree in a STEAM field (completed or ongoing)
•  Preference is given to those with experience working with youth

• Salary/Wage: Commensurate with Experience

Do you feel you haven’t met every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification in the job posting.

Science World is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment so we strongly encourage you to apply even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined, as you may have transferable skills that would be an asset to our team. 

It is conditional on pre-employment at Science World to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Please apply by Friday, August 12, 2022 via the Science World careers portal:  http://scienceworld.ca/jobs

Please upload a cover letter, a copy of your resume and complete screening questions for your application’s review

* All offers are subject to satisfactory completion of reference and police criminal record checks.

We would like to thank all candidates. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted *

Post Date: July 29, 2022 Deadline for Application: August 12, 2022