Summer (part time)
Charlestown, MA
Posted 4 weeks ago

Courageous Sailing

Courageous Sailing

Courageous Sailing is a nonprofit community sailing and youth development organization committed to providing people of all ages and backgrounds with opportunities to learn, sail, and enjoy the waterfront. We work at two locations in Boston: the Charlestown Navy Yard on Boston Harbor, and the Historic Jamaica Pond boathouse in Jamaica Plain. Our mission is to transform lives through sailing programs that inspire learning, personal growth and leadership.

In the Courageous Sailing Summer Youth Program, sailing is the platform for youth aged 8-18 to develop leadership skills, gain confidence, explore their local waterways, and delve into hands-on science.

Why Courageous?

Working at Courageous is an opportunity to join a close-knit and diverse community committed to fostering a positive educational environment for staff and participants on and off the water.

Courageous Staff receive paid training and professional development as well as recreational access to our fleet of boats which range from dinghies to mid-size keelboats and cruising boats.

By joining our team you will make a meaningful and positive impact on the lives of our participants and will be a critical part of fulfilling our mission to get people of all walks of life out on the water.

Dates/Time: This is a seasonal part time hourly position for the 6-week summer youth program season. 20-25 hours a week, Monday through Friday. Two weeks of staff training are mandatory and paid for this position.

Job Description: The STEM Educator is responsible for the delivery of STEM-based curriculum to Courageous’ youth programs. In addition to teaching STEM classes, the STEM Educator will support the Youth Program’s efforts with program management, materials preparation, data tracking, and evaluation in order to effectively cultivate and educate a diverse and inclusive community.

Responsibilities

General

Teach STEM classes to youth aged 8 – 12 at our Jamaica Pond and/or Charlestown locations
Assist Youth Programs team in STEM curriculum development and evaluation
Prepare materials and lesson plans
Lead engaging and robust science lessons
Classroom management
Support summer program logistics (make sure students get where they need to be, get what they need, schedules are followed, etc.)

Professionalism

Attend all days of mandatory training and/or complete online training.
Be proactive and communicative. Provide clear, effective and timely communication with supervisors and staff. Ask questions if the scope or intention of work is unclear, express concerns when they come up, give feedback regularly to peers and supervisors, and help facilitate positive change.

Safety and Risk Management

Create a safe place for participants to learn and make mistakes by clearly establishing limits and boundaries for participant behavior and independence.
Comply with Courageous safety standards and policies on and off the water and teach participants how to do the same.
Model safe, respectful, and responsible behavior to participants and peers at all times.
Exercise sound judgment and decision-making. Treat safety as the highest priority.
Leave Courageous better than you found it. Treat Courageous property with respect. Maintain the cleanliness and functionality of workspace and tools.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Cultivate a kind and inclusive community where everyone at Courageous can feel like they belong.

Qualifications

At Courageous Sailing, our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or you have a less traditional background. We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications:

Required

Two or more years experience teaching or working with youth
Strong interest in STEM content
Strong desire to provide equitable access to education and enrichment
Can work effectively with a wide variety of age groups and populations from diverse backgrounds, role modeling inclusive behavior and building positive group culture
Able to communicate clearly, directly, and calmly at all times.
Comfortable giving and receiving feedback to and from peers, participants, and supervisors
Able to build rapport easily with participants and coworkers
Passionate about experiential education for youth from all backgrounds
Positive and enthusiastic attitude
Willing to authorize a federal background check
Hold, or are willing to obtain before start date, current First Aid and CPR certification
Three professional or academic references

Preferred

Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese proficiency
Experience in a STEM field, and/or pursuing or completed a degree in a STEM subject
Google Suite proficiency
Experience working with marginalized populations