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City of Schenectady, New York, United States
Onsite
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Looking for highly motivated students who want to make a difference in the community. You will be working with local students in 7th-12th grade to tutor and mentor them in various subject matter. Students will have an information session with the Director/Assistant Director before they start their role.DEPARTMENT: STEP - Science and Technology Entry Program
LOCATION: Kenney Center for Community Engagement and Outreach
STUDENT SUPERVISORS: Kevin Trigonis
WORK AVAILABLE: Week Days/Possible Weekends
RATE OF PAY: $12.70/hr
The Science and Technology Entry Program was established in 1985 by the NYS Legislature to prepare historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students for entry into post-secondary degree programs in math, science, technology, health-related fields, and licensed professions.
POSSIBLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Tutor students in grades 7-12 to enhance their academic support system
In-person Mentor at Schenectady Middle Schools (Tuesday/Thursday 3-5pm)
Help run Saturday STEM workshops (usually 9am-1pm)
Report notes to the STEP Staff
Help with administrative work within the department
Create programming and experiences for the STEP Students
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
Looking for personable, trustworthy and detail-oriented individuals
Great overall communication skills
Able to communicate well in-person, over the phone, or over Zoom
Must be passionate about working with students in grades 7-12
Proficient with utilizing Zoom and Excel
Location: Schenectady, NY
E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).
