STEAM Educator, Scholar Mentor

Who We Are - Square Root Academy Science + Technology + Engineering + Arts + Mathematics = STEAM. Square Root Academy is a STEAM-based non-profit organization dedicated to educating underrepresented youth (our “Scholars”) on the fundamentals of STEAM while emphasizing collaborative learning, innovation, and academic excellence. This goal is executed under our three key pillars: Community Involvement, Project-based Learning, and Professional STEAM Exposure. We expose Academy scholars to the growing field of STEAM at no cost, while promoting creativity, leadership, and academic excellence. What You’ll Do Square Root Academy is currently looking for a Scholar Mentor to teach STEM-based classed for a local high schools and middle school’s afterschool program. Using iPads and MacBooks and an in-house curriculum, this community educator will deliver 180 service minutes a week for class sizes up to 20. Successful candidates should be prepared to teach by themselves or with another Scholar Mentor. Additional time will be allocated for prep and learning. Who We Help We mainly work with our local Scholars, in grades 5-12. We do this during school, after school, in the Summer, and (sometimes) on weekends! ● Our target population we serve is Scholars who are in grades 5 through 12, and are part of communities underrepresented in STEAM academic and professional fields. ● Our Scholars usually live in school district attendance zones around Sacramento. Currently, a majority of our Scholars attend Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) schools, and most Scholars in our programs join Square Root Academy through engaging recruitment efforts. They gather in local schools (during the day or after school); at community centers and libraries; at Lab 7, our facility; and virtually through digital formats, such as Zoom! This role reports to the Director of Education. Headlines of this role: ● In teams of two, leading, implementing, and teaching STEM-centered classes at one or two sites after school. ● They regularly learn and grow through professional development in content and strategies, collaborating regularly with each other. ● They skillfully facilitate meaningful, engaging, and active learning in our Scholars, helping them see the power within themselves. Who You Are Is Team #SquareRoot where you see yourself making a social impact? Successful Scholar Mentors bring various qualities to the mission: ● Certification: Our Scholar Mentors take pride in their commitment to STEAM learning, validated by certification. They generally: ○ Have, or are currently studying to obtain, a Bachelor’s degree in a STEAM related field, OR ○ Have a certificate or Associate’s Degree in a STEAM related field ● Our Scholar Mentors who are currently studying for a four-year degree will generally be in their third year of STEAM-related program ● Our Scholar Mentors have an equity-oriented passion and are committed to eradicating disparities in outcomes for youth from marginalized groups. They generally either have experience in working with youth, or a commitment to strong work with them ● Upon employment, our Scholar Mentors will pass statutory requirements for employees working in schools, including: background checks with the Department of Justice (LiveScan), Mandated Reporter training, Sexual Harassment Prevention training, and COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and masking requirements ● Our Scholar Mentors communicate professionally, through writing, speaking, and presenting ● Our Scholar Mentors have a team-oriented mindset and demonstrate the flexibility needed in a community-based non-profit organization ● Schedule: Our Scholar Mentors commute to local-area sites, or work virtually, dependent on the current needs of the program. Why Join Team #SquareRoot? At Square Root Academy, an equity-driven mission guides the impact of our work. You have the opportunity to help create a change that you want to see in the world. Additionally, we are an organization that promotes self-care, professional development, collaboration, team building opportunities, and growing your leadership - if you’re interested. And, working with our Scholars to build their capacities and realize the power within themselves is a profoundly rewarding experience - whether it be for one year, two years, or a career! Job Type: Part-time Pay: $22.50 - $24.00 per hour Expected hours: 8 – 15 per week Schedule: 4 hour shift Application Question(s): Are you available Saturdays for this position? Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred) Work Location: In person