Flex/Part-Time Educator

SHARP LITERACY, INC

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 2 days ago
OverviewSHARP Educators play a critical and integral role in the success of SHARP’s program. Educators facilitate one-hour workshops for students (K3-5th grades) using SHARP’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Technology (STEAM) based curriculum and materials. Educators must demonstrate ease in using technology as a learning tool and capability of instructing elementary students in hands-on interactive lessons.PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Facilitate interactive one-hour workshops using Arts integration, grade level computer-based coding to reinforce STEAM based concepts.
  • Engage students during workshops in a manner that reflects cultural awareness and experiential learning.
  • Differentiate workshops based on the needs and experiences of the SHARP students.
  • Administer student reflections.
  • Schedule individual school workshops with all assigned teachers in a timely manner.
  • Attend professional development provided by SHARP Literacy.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
  • A bachelor’s degree in education, computer science, technology, the arts, or related fields desired.
  • One or more years of experience teaching and/or working in an urban school setting with diverse students preferred.
  • Experience in teaching STEAM content to elementary students or a desire to learn.
  • Must have experience and ease in using technology and problem-solving skills.
  • Previous STEAM and Computer Programming/Coding experience is a plus.
  • Proficiency in using PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and e-mail.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must have a positive attitude and high degree of flexibility.
  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus but not required.

SHARP LITERACY, INC