Minneapolis, MN, US
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Job Title: ALC Extended Learning- Licensed (2023-2024) and Requisition ID number: 100435
Close Date: No established closing date; open until filled
Organizational Unit: Extended Learning (10000003)
Site: Davis Center (0001)
FTE: 6-8 hours/week; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time
Union: Misc(40)
Functional Area: Teaching
Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.
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The GEMS (Girls in Engineering, Mathematics, and Science) GISE (Guys in Science and Engineering) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Academy is an after-school and summer program designed specifically for K-8th grade students in the Minneapolis Public School District. The goal of these programs is for students to have measurable and significant gains in mathematics and science. The GEMS-GISE-STEM Academy programs are award-winning STEM programs that energize our students' excitement about the possibilities in cutting-edge learning experiences. We value the talent and innovation the programs’ developers and teachers bring to the Minneapolis Public Schools.
Qualifications:
- Valid MN Teaching License
- Individuals with strong interest and/or experience in science, technology, engineering, and/or math preferred.
- Experience working with diverse student populations
- Enjoy working with middle and high school students
- Ability to build positive relationships around academics with students in grades K-8
- Ability to motivate and encourage students to reach post-secondary educational goal
Salary:
- MPS hourly employees will earn their hourly rate
- Teachers
- Minneapolis Public School licensed teacher paid at hourly direct instruction (DI) rate
- Non-MPS licensed teacher $25/hr
- Retired MPS licensed teacher $25/hr
Overview:
The Girls in Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (GEMS / Little GEMS) and Guys in Science and Engineering (GISE / Jr. GISE) coaching positions begin in September and continue through May 16 (Fall is Robotics and Spring is Aerospace & Rocketry). Coaches facilitate students in the following: (1) Designing, building and programming (2) Applying real-world math, science, technology, and engineering concepts; (3) Researching challenges facing today’s scientists; (4) Learning critical thinking, team-building and presentation skills; (5) Engaging in STEM Exhibitions and Tournaments.
If you are interested in coaching a team and would like further information, please email:
Melinda M. Stapley
District ALC STEM Coordinator
Little GEMS-Jr. GISE (K-3)/ GEMS-GISE (4-8)
Area Learning Center
Minneapolis Public Schools
Phone 612-668-1207
Cell 612-290-2363
Fax 612-668-5305
Email: Melinda.Stapley@mpls.k12.mn.us
*Note: Please include the school site and position(s) of interest.
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Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.
Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.
Posting Notes: | [No Established Closing Date] | Extended Learning (10000003) | Davis Center (0001) | Teaching
Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis