BEST STEM Mentors

Job Description
BrainSTEM Alliance is looking to bring on Mentors to support our BEST STEM programming across Alberta. BEST STEM is a Canada-wide university-community partnership between Imhotep’s Legacy Academy, MacISTEP, Ethos Labs and BrainSTEM Alliance that seeks to improve on the representation of African Canadians of African Descent, Indigenous Canadians, and LatinX Canadians in science professions by providing opportunities for young learners of African heritage to engage in activities designed to strengthen their science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) aptitude. BEST STEM has 2 core programs; Science Magic Shows (SMS) and the After School Program (ASP). SMS is meant to raise awareness of representation in STEM through engaging science demonstrations in schools and community centres. The ASP is meant to encourage underrepresented groups in STEM through facilitated hands-on sessions and after-school mentorship and tutoring. BrainSTEM Alliance leads the BEST STEM programming in Alberta and will be conducting programming in Calgary, Edmonton and Fort McMurray/Wood Buffalo regions. The BEST STEM Mentor would lead facilitated sessions for both SMS and ASP under the guidance of the BEST STEM program manager for their region.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducts weekly activities presenting STEM experiments and activities.
  • Provides school curriculum-related tutoring and mentoring in STEM to student participants when needed.
  • Facilitates all aspects of student participation in the After-School Program and/or Summer Programs including establishing relationships with parents/guardians, school administrators, teachers and community.
  • Organizes student participation in related school and community activities and special events throughout the program (math camps, science fair, hands-on activities, industry speaker session, labs, field trips, etc.) as a part of Science Magic Shows
  • Attend and participate in preparation and debriefing sessions for scheduled programs
  • Support with data collection to measure program impact, including disseminating surveys to the student participants and/or parents/guardians, as well as completion of reports after the program.
  • Other tasks as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current college or university student in a STEM discipline or recent graduate
  • Interest and/or previous experience in STEM outreach
  • Previous experience working with youth in a mentoring or tutoring capacity considered an asset
  • Good presentation and communication skills
  • Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to create an effective teaching team
  • Knowledge of the cultures and histories of Indigenous, African Descended and/or LatinX
  • Canadians is an asset
  • Experience with Google Suite including Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Forms as well as Google Classroom
  • Experience with graphic design tools like Canva and social media marketing an asset
  • Valid police record check, including a vulnerable sector check will be required

Timing and Compensation

  • Contract period: The contract will be for the duration of the programming of the ASP and aligned with the school year
  • Work hours: As required depending on the schedule of the ASP and SMS
  • Compensation: The Mentor will receive a stipend of $100 per session completed.

Contact info@brainstemalliance.com with CV and cover letter to apply.