STEAM Instructor - Fall

JOB TITLE: STEAM Instructor - Fall 2024

DEPARTMENT: Community Services

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Several

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Part-time

HOURS OF WORK: 24-hour workweek

SALARY RANGE: Tier 1 - X01G02 (Step 1 $19.45)

Tier 2 - X01G04 (Step 1 $20.67)

Tier 3 - X01G05 (Step 1 $23.00)

JOB TYPE: Management and Administration

POSTING DATE: May 10, 2024

CLOSING DATE: June 30, 2024

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the STEAM Head Instructor, Recreation Programmer/Coordinator, Instructors are responsible for implementing a high-quality program that is stimulating and enjoyable for all participants. Instructors are responsible for the safety and well-being of participants at all times.

Deliver high-quality, safe, and stimulating programs for all levels of participants within theassigned tier(s) below

Maintain complete vigilance while on duty and be ready to respond to any emergency situation

Provide a high level of front-line customer service, including greeting and engaging participants

Complete administrative duties in a timely manner (e.g. attendance, incident/accident reports)

Monitor the use of equipment and supplies, conduct inventory counts and re-stock as needed

Maintain a safe and tidy program space, ensuring equipment is set-up and stored appropriately

Report all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor and take appropriate action

Maintain an understanding of department programs and services

Understand, adhere to, and enforce Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality

Guidelines, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards for all participants, and staff

Attend meetings/trainings as required

Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

Require one of the following:o Information and Communications Technology SHSM or SciTech regional programo Grade 11 or higher Computer Studies (Computer Science or Computer Programming)o Grade 11 or higher Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Environmental or Physics)o Enrolled in or has obtained a post-secondary Degree/Diploma in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, Science, Bachelor of Education or Early Childhood Education

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Minimum one year of experience teaching various age groups is an asset

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

Minimum 16 years of age

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Demonstrate ability to use computer coding applications, robotics and technology

Participation in Robotics teams or clubs is considered an asset

Current Standard First Aid / CPR C from an accredited organization, or ability to obtain within 1month of date of hire.

High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development or Sport Certification considered an asset

Exceptional customer service and communication skills

Tier 1 – X01G03 - Teaching programs that requires basic science/math understanding

Generic STEAM programs under 14 years of age

Engineering programs for under 7 years of age

Drop-In Steam Programs

Tier 2 – X01G04 - Teaching programs that requires robotics or computer programming experience

Engineering programs for over 7 years of age

Robotics programs

Computer programming, Animation and Game Design (drag and drop)

App and Web Development (drag and drop)

Tier 3 – X01G05- Teaching programs that requires computer programming experience

Computer Programming, Animation, and Game Design (scripts)

App and Web Development (scripts)

Adobe Creative Cloud and Digital Arts

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

**Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above by June 30, 2024 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. The City of Brampton requires all applicants to have a valid Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (if 18 years of age or older) issued from their local police department, dated within the last six (6) months. All checks must indicate for the purpose of employment.

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