Job description
This position is part of the Lyndon Economic opportunity AmeriCorps Program (LEAP). LEAP is a state AmeriCorps program that places members with non-profit organizations throughout the Northeast Kingdom (NEK) of Vermont to support those organizations in expanding services that many communities rely on. LEAP members provide direct service in the form of educational programming to PreK-12 Youth in STEM subject areas and early literacy projects. LEAP supports their members through trainings and professional development opportunities throughout their service term. Position dependent upon LEAP federal funding. The Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium mission is to inspire appreciation for our place in the natural world and to motivate our stewardship of a healthy planet. The goals of this position are to inspire children about the natural world through direct service. This service includes instruction on specific subjects as laid out by the Director of Education. This is a full-time AmeriCorps position and requires completion of 1700 hours for an average of 36 hours per week. Member will receive a living allowance of $19,500 (pre-tax) and an education award of $6,495 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service. Other benefits include health insurance, child care, federal school loan forbearance and various training opportunities.
Member Duties : - Facilitate and design curriculum for our Drones and Robots camps for children ages 8-14 - Assist in the management of our Franklin’s Guides teen docent program for ages 12-16 - Curriculum development for Kingdom East Afterschool Camp programming - Facilitate planetarium programs for the public - Keep communication current with museum staff - Treat children, parents, visitors, other teachers and volunteers with respect and dignity - Exhibit enthusiasm for our mission of “supporting and building on the child’s innate interest in exploring the natural world” through playing outdoors and engaging children in science and nature based activities - Patience and flexibility, ability to relate to young children and adults - Participate in required LEAP/SerVermont events as well as have access to participate in optional service projects and trainings. - Attend required LEAP orientation training either via Zoom or in person prior to beginning service.
Program Benefits : Training , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Housing , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Education , Community and Economic Development , Children/Youth .
Education , Community and Economic Development , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Environment , Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development , Computers/Technology , Public Speaking , Leadership .
Environment , Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development , Computers/Technology , Public Speaking , Leadership .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
LEAP - QT Science Educator
Program Start/End Date
05/01/2023 - 08/31/2023
Work Schedule
Summer
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
VERMONT
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 03/16/2023 To 05/31/2023
Contact
Hannah Nelson
1001 College Rd
Lyndonville VT 05851
8026266638
hannah.nelson@northernvermont.edu
leapinthenek.com
Listing ID
117386
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