SPRING 2014
POSITION: After School Assistant
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Hacktory seeks an assistant for our newly formed after-school program for 7th graders at the Lea Middle school at 48th and Locust (West Philadelphia). Our program theme is “How Things Work” and will cover a variety of topics related to general concepts of science and technology, including simple machines, basic electronics, and optical illusions. We seek an enthusiastic assistant to help in-class and in preparing materials.
General tasks include
- Assisting in class, following lead of main instructor
- Assisting with behavior management
- Presenting activities at family/community events
- Documenting kid’s projects and progress
- Writing blog posts
- Creating guides with photos of projects
- Purchasing and prepping supplies
- Purchasing and prepping snack food
- Assisting in program evaluation
Requirements
- At least 1 year out-of-school time assisting experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to pay attention to details and be organized
- Experience in behavior management
- Familiar with project-based learning environment and philosophy
- Comfortable working with middle school age students
- Must complete child security clearances and criminal background check
- Fabrication experience (wood work, shop tools, digital)
Plus
- Experience working with diverse communities in Philadelphia
- Any/all types of “Making + Doing” Ability to use Adobe Illustrator, InDesign
- Blogging/photographing experience
- Crafting
- Interest in science, art, technology, design, architecture
Potential start date: Early February, 2014 – (TBA)
Contract position: 8 weeks roughly 12 hrs/week, $2700 stipend.
Days: Must be free 2-5 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, and at least one other day per week for prep
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested? Email a resume and letter of interest to Georgia Guthrie >> georgia@thehacktory.org
