About this role
Job Description Summary
- IMPORTANT NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST be currently enrolled at ULV and have a FEDERAL WORK STUDY award to be eligible for this position. *
OCCE – The STEM Education Workshop Leader should have a passion for science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics, as well a passion for deepening their desire to learn more about social justice and child development.
This position is a great opportunity to explore the field of STEM education in a fun and creative way. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, organized, able to work independently and love to have fun with kids.
The main task for the STEM Education Workshop Leader will be to prepare a weekly lesson plan and teach a weekly workshop for K-8th grade students.
The starting pay for this position is $17.00 per hour.
Specific Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and execute age-appropriate STEM workshops to cultivate a creative and safe learning environment where young people can explore their own ideas, develop skills, and build confidence in themselves through the use of technology, science, engineering and mathematics.
- STEM workshops geared toward youth should be an interactive introduction to any STEM field relevant to 21st century careers in a global arena. Sample topics: computer basics, physics, engineering design, problem solving, etc.
- Compile a curriculum of lesson plans that can be utilized by the program in the future.
- Assist staff with program preparations and/or other duties.
- Other projects and duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to work collaboratively in a highly interactive environment.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- General clerical and organizational skills.
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Takes initiative and a self-starter.
Preferred Qualifications
- Access to personal computer to complete work-study assignments
Benefits Summary
- Employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- One hour of Paid Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum accrual of 24 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year and capped at 48 hours.
- University of La Verne Defined Contribution Retirement Plan – can contribute employee voluntary contributions, excluding wages derived from federal work study funds.
- In accordance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week, will be eligible for medical coverage through the University of La Verne.
- Covered under the University of La Verne Workers Compensation Insurance.
Location
- Other
If Other, please specify. 401 N. Gibbs Street, Pomona, CA 91767
Physical Demands Summary
- Do the essential functions of this job require lifting?
- If yes, list maximum weight and duration
- Describe work environment
Hiring Pay Rate
- Hourly Rate
- $17.40
Posting Detail Information
- Posting Number
- 2024-251595SE
Special Instructions to Applicants
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Open Date
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08/21/2026
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Close Date
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10/31/2026
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Open Until Filled
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Yes
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Posting Specific Questions
- Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)
Applicant Documents
- Required Documents
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- Resume
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- Cover Letter
Optional Documents