STEM Coordinator

THE SALVATION ARMY

NORTH AND CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION

Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title : S TEM Coordinator

Location / Dept. : Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center

Reports to (Title) : Arts & Education Manager

Position Ranking : Part Time Non- Exempt

Pay Range $22.00 (this is a grant funded position)

MISSION

The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center of Chicago exists to express the mission and ministry of The Salvation Army through a safe, enriching, and sacred environment where all individuals have access to opportunities to reach their physical, intellectual, social , and spiritual potential. The Vision of the Chicago Kroc Center is to impact individuals, families and seniors of the Southside while building community, promoting excellence, motivating wellness, teaching character, and encouraging faith.

OUTCOMES

The STEM Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, and teaching the STEM afterschool program for ages 6-11 students. Primary responsibilities include program instruction, curriculum development and revision, and materials management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Coordination :

• Coordinate program logistics
• Assist Tutors with STEM instruction
• Create, purchase, develop, and maintain detailed inventory and organizational system for all materials, equipment supplies, and lesson plans.

Program Development :

Program Instruction :

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred

COMPENTENCIES

POSITION LIMITATIONS

This individual will keep the Arts & Education Manager informed of all critical issues relating to his / her area of responsibility. They will adhere to all Army policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.

WORK ENVIRNOMENT

Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters and maintains positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors. This would include but not be limited to such actions : resolution of conflicts in a positive manner; courteous treatment of staff, clients, and visitors; respect of others' property and person, professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers, supervisors, and subordinates. Support the Mission of the Salvation Army by treating every donor, contact and colleague with respect and dignity and without discrimination of any kind.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position is required to do light to moderate physical work. In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to use equipment that is part of athletic and recreational programs. At times this employee is required to lift up to 40 pounds. The work environment for this position includes high levels of noise and flexibility in a constant changing environment.

REQUIRED APPAREL

Business Casual