Woodcraft Rangers
STEM Associate
Los Angeles, CA - Full Time
Job Title: STEM Associate
Are you passionate about giving back to your community and serving the youth?Who We Are:
In 1922, Woodcraft Rangers opened its doors in Los Angeles and began its mission of guiding young people as they explore pathways to purposeful lives. As a progressive organization, Woodcraft has always been responsive to the evolving needs of the communities served, and is notably inclusive, youth-led, and rooted in the Woodcraft Way, a holistic framework that develops body, mind, spirit, and service. Continuously at the forefront of expanded learning opportunities, Woodcraft Rangers has a rich history of making a significant impact in the greater Los Angeles area, believing that all youth are innately good, deserve the opportunity to realize their full potential, and should be an active participant in defining their own path.
What We Do:
Woodcraft Rangers provides TK-12 expanded learning programs, including before and after school, specialty enrichment, and summer learning. In the past few years, Woodcraft has expanded its menu of services beyond traditional afterschool programs and summer camps to include early learning, environmental and social justice, college access, and inclusion services for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, we offer Lifecraft, a college and career advancement program to support the development of approximately 1,000 staff. Today, Woodcraft Rangers serves more than 20,000 youth ages 4-18 annually in and from 110+ Title I schools across LA County!
Ideal Candidate:
Ideally, we are looking for someone who is detail oriented, energetic, ambitious, initiative-taking, and positive, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Multi-tasking and diligence must be strengths this individual possesses. Individuals need to be comfortable to present and speak in front of staff and peers during in-person training.
Why Work for Woodcraft Rangers:
In 1922, Woodcraft Rangers opened its doors in Los Angeles and began its mission of guiding young people as they explore pathways to purposeful lives. As a progressive organization, Woodcraft has always been responsive to the evolving needs of the communities served, and is notably inclusive, youth-led, and rooted in the Woodcraft Way, a holistic framework that develops body, mind, spirit, and service. Continuously at the forefront of expanded learning opportunities, Woodcraft Rangers has a rich history of making a significant impact in the greater Los Angeles area, believing that all youth are innately good, deserve the opportunity to realize their full potential, and should be an active participant in defining their own path.
What We Do:
Woodcraft Rangers provides TK-12 expanded learning programs, including before and after school, specialty enrichment, and summer learning. In the past few years, Woodcraft has expanded its menu of services beyond traditional afterschool programs and summer camps to include early learning, environmental and social justice, college access, and inclusion services for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, we offer Lifecraft, a college and career advancement program to support the development of approximately 1,000 staff. Today, Woodcraft Rangers serves more than 20,000 youth ages 4-18 annually in and from 110+ Title I schools across LA County!
Ideal Candidate:
Ideally, we are looking for someone who is detail oriented, energetic, ambitious, initiative-taking, and positive, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Multi-tasking and diligence must be strengths this individual possesses. Individuals need to be comfortable to present and speak in front of staff and peers during in-person training.
Why Work for Woodcraft Rangers:
- Paid vacation
- Sick time
- Health Benefits
- 403(b) retirement
- Pet insurance
- Lifecraft
- Upward mobility
- Career development
- The opportunity to create a lasting positive impact on youth within your community.
Role Overview:
The STEM Associate will research and identify promising practices to create curriculum and develop training to support high quality program implementation. The STEM Associate will work as part of the Learning & Development department and work collaboratively to develop and refine curriculum and training on topics such as: General Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Gardening, Robotics, 3D Printing, Coding, and Esports. The STEM Associate will also do visits to program sites to provide technical assistance, provide support at the site, and provide training on STEM strategies. The STEM Associate will also collaborate with specific Club Leaders to create and develop curriculum and cycle plans for staff to implement if there is a need for specialty enrichment programs.
The STEM Associate position is a hybrid position, including working in-person, at school sites and remotely.
Responsibilities:
The STEM Associate will research and identify promising practices to create curriculum and develop training to support high quality program implementation. The STEM Associate will work as part of the Learning & Development department and work collaboratively to develop and refine curriculum and training on topics such as: General Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Gardening, Robotics, 3D Printing, Coding, and Esports. The STEM Associate will also do visits to program sites to provide technical assistance, provide support at the site, and provide training on STEM strategies. The STEM Associate will also collaborate with specific Club Leaders to create and develop curriculum and cycle plans for staff to implement if there is a need for specialty enrichment programs.
The STEM Associate position is a hybrid position, including working in-person, at school sites and remotely.
Responsibilities:
- Research best practices in youth development to inform content development.
- Maintain and provide ongoing updates to the curriculum library and ensure communication for cycle plans is consistent.
- Identify and coordinate potential partners that would provide curriculum for staff.
- Implement STEM content training for Woodcraft Rangers club leaders.
- Conduct program site visits to provide technical assistance to STEM club leaders.
- Development of program support tools and resources as needed.
- Work with Associate Director of Learning to set targets, manage projects, and evaluate progress and impact.
- Work with Learning Team to align best practices and guide collective efforts.
- Develop new activities and adapt existing curriculum to meet the needs of specialty `programs.
- Help create assessment tools to monitor implementation of activities.
- Consult with specialty enrichment Club Leaders to develop new curriculum.
- Develop curriculum for assigned grade levels and subjects, adhering to state and national standards.
- Participate in staff development training as required, approximately 40 hours / year.
- Ensure program compliance and program quality are met according to funding, partner and WR guidelines and requirements.
- Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- AA Degree in Child Development or a related field is preferred or minimum of one year of experience as a group leader working with children and six units in child development.
- Enthusiastic to work well with youth development staff and/or youth.
- Good oral and written communication.
- Ability to travel to the various regions that have Woodcraft Rangers programs to support or deliver in person training. Regions would include San Fernando Valley, South Los Angeles, West Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley, Southeast LA, and Downtown areas.
- Computer literacy and willingness to learn.
- Stable Internet Access
- Valid LIVE Scan
Physical Demands:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following physical demands may be essential for the effective performance of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following physical demands may be essential for the effective performance of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:
- Frequent standing is required during working hours
- The ability to travel across the Great Los Angeles area, using either a car or public transportation, is necessary several times a month.
- Regular use of hands for various tasks, such as operating a computer and handling objects, is essential.
- Must be able to occasionally lift/move up to 40 pounds.
- Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities.
Work Environment:
We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and will actively consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals to effectively perform their roles. This position operates in environments typical of the following key aspects:
We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and will actively consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals to effectively perform their roles. This position operates in environments typical of the following key aspects:
- Regular exposure to computer monitors during work.
- The typical noise level of a standard work environment.
- Stable internet access is required for effective work-from-home performance.
Status: Full time; Non-Exempt
Hourly or Salary Range: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
Hours of Operation: 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday (with some variation possible). May need to be available on weekends.
Location: Los Angeles
Woodcraft Rangers provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breastfeeding), age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, transitioning status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. We also prohibit discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
Hourly or Salary Range: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
Hours of Operation: 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday (with some variation possible). May need to be available on weekends.
Location: Los Angeles
Woodcraft Rangers provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breastfeeding), age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, transitioning status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. We also prohibit discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
