Steam Instructor

Salary: $22-$23/HR. DOE

Program & Organization Overview

The Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)’s mission is dedicated to enhancing social justice and achieving parity for the diverse

African immigrants and refugee communities in Oregon and Central Minnesota through community organizing, collaborative leadership, and service advocacy. We envision a more just and equitable society in which children, youth, and families live in sustained, supportive communities, which reinforce the cultural wealth and lived experience of the family.

The Schools, Parents and Community Engaged (SPACE) Program within CAIRO is a school-based support program that works closely with African students, parents and schools to build spaces where children feel safe, supported and ready to learn. We work with African immigrant students in classrooms, within families and in the broader community. We currently serve schools in the Beaverton, Reynolds, Hillsboro and David Douglas school districts where we provide academic support within the school and out of school tutoring, mentoring, socio-emotional support, and connecting families to community services that they need. We have staff assigned at the schools to address barriers related to language and culture and build bridges between the schools, students and parents.

The Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) program within SPACE is a subject-specific support program. It organizes and delivers STEAM educational experiences and support to all students and families that CAIRO serves. This includes afterschool program support, field trips and other special events, and STEAM-specific tutoring.

Position Summary

STEAM Instructors are responsible for delivering the content of the STEAM program. Instructors work in collaboration with the STEAM Coordinator, other SPACE staff, and school and district staff to provide students and families with high-quality, individualized experiences. This includes helping adapt STEAM curricula and activities to match the cultural needs of the African families CAIRO serves.

This is a part-time (24 hours per week), non-exempt position. This will include one session a day at different sites across Multnomah and Washington counties, and the instructor will be responsible for their own travel (with mileage reimbursement depending on the site).

Work Schedule:

Monday: 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Thursday: 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Salary

$22.00 - 23.00/hour, depending on experience

Benefits

CAIRO offers the following benefits for this position: 

• 11 days of accrued Paid Time Off.
• 5 sick days per year
• 16 paid company holidays and a 5 day paid spring break in accordance with the host school calendar.
• 401(k) plan with an up to 3% employer match.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with STEAM Coordinator to plan STEAM activities
• Implement/lead STEAM activities for students (for example: constructing a lever to shoot a basketball into a hoop, showing the importance of geometry in a soccer game, nature walks, simple coding projects, etc)
• Lead STEAM field trips for students and families
• Tutor students in STEAM subjects
• Coordinate with other CAIRO staff and school staff to provide individualized and culturally specific instruction
• Attend supervision meetings with STEAM Coordinator and other SPACE staff
• Organize and maintain records and documentation as required. Enter data and complete reports as required by the CAIRO office.

Abilities, Skills, & Experience:

• Must be motivated, energetic, punctual, responsible, and exhibit a positive attitude to be an excellent role model for students, families and staff members.
• Must be capable in tutoring various STEAM subjects, including mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology at a high school level.
• Skilled and comfortable working with students grades K-12
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds (especially the African or African immigrant community)
• Ability to work in a large team environment spread across multiple worksites.
• Required: Fluent in at least one African language widely spoken in the Multnomah and Washington immigrant community (for example: Somali, Swahili, Arabic, Amharic, or others)
• Desired: Experience creating and adapting lessons and activities to be culturally relevant
• Required: Skilled in Microsoft programs. Excellent oral and written communication.

Education

Some college coursework in relevant subjects required; Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Education and/or a STEAM field is preferred.

Work Environment & Location

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit (at times on the floor with children) and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Frequent use of keyboard, monitor, mouse, telephone and/or headset
• Use of a personal vehicle (with mileage reimbursement) will be required.
• Work locations across Washington and Multnomah Counties

CAIRO is a participant in the E-Verify Program and an Equal Opportunity Employer.