Camp Facilitator, STEM
ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION
For over a decade, STEM From Dance (SFD) has been committed to empowering girls of color with the skills, experiences, and confidence to pursue careers in STEM — all through the power of dance. Our mission is rooted in addressing the systemic underrepresentation of women of color in STEM fields. Through our innovative programs and steadfast community support, girls cultivate their creativity, fortify their confidence, and leverage technology to pioneer bold innovations.
Our vision is ambitious: to impact the lives of one million girls, guiding them toward thriving careers in STEM. Already on the path to national and global recognition, SFD is at the forefront of integrating dance with STEM education, driving the charge toward greater representation of women of color in STEM. We envision a future where the STEM landscape is diverse, equitable, and inclusive, where women of color not only participate but lead and innovate.
Built on a foundation of a bold mission, a strategic growth plan, and unwavering core values, STEM From Dance is poised to change the face of STEM.
ABOUT THE ROLE
SFD Camp is a transformative summer experience where Black and Brown girls explore STEM and dance, building confidence, creativity, and technical skills. The program culminates in a showcase performance where students bring their tech-powered ideas to life through movement.
As a STEM Facilitator, you will play a pivotal role in shaping students’ learning experiences, helping them develop computer science and engineering design skills while fostering an inclusive and inspiring learning environment.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Key responsibilities will include:
- Facilitate engaging STEM lessons designed by STEM From Dance, primarily focused on computer science, AI and engineering design.
- Support student-led projects, ensuring participants apply their knowledge to real-world creative work.
- Execute the provided curriculum and daily schedule, adapting as needed based on students’ progress.
- Assess, manage, and differentiate instruction to meet varying levels of STEM proficiency.
- Co-lead a cohort of 15-25 girls alongside a Dance Facilitator, fostering a collaborative and engaging learning environment.
- Assist in preparing students for the Camp Showcase, where they will present their final projects.
- Work closely with the Site Leader and Site Operations Lead to ensure a seamless camp experience.
- Support general Camp logistics, including set-up, transitions, and maintaining a positive atmosphere.
- Attend all required training sessions and team meetings before and during the program.
- Ensure all data collection associated with your lessons are captured.
- Establish and reinforce clear classroom norms that foster a positive, inclusive, and affirming learning space where students feel safe to explore, create, and take risks.
- Provide individual or small-group guidance to students who need additional support in STEM concepts, ensuring that all students are engaged and progressing.
- Guide students in exploring the intersections of STEM and dance, helping them apply computational thinking and engineering design to movement-based projects.
Requirements
WHO YOU ARE
To fulfill these responsibilities, you are the following:
- You are deeply aligned with STEM From Dance's mission and values, demonstrating a genuine passion for empowering girls of color in STEM.
- You have an educational background or work experience in computer science or engineering (any language or discipline).
- You have prior experience facilitating STEM learning (formal or informal), preferably with students aged 8-18.
- You have a demonstrated ability to manage a classroom of 15-25 students effectively.
- You have a commitment to culturally responsive teaching and fostering an inclusive learning space.
- You have the ability to build meaningful relationships with students from diverse backgrounds.
- You possess strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a teamwork mentality.
- You have an energetic and engaging presence, allowing you to connect with students and keep them motivated.
- You possess strong classroom and behavioral management skills.
- You have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
- You have the ability to balance multiple responsibilities, from lesson execution to student mentorship.
- You embody STEM From Dance’s work philosophy.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
SALARY: $6,500 – $10,000 for five weeks, based on experience.
DATES
Training Day: Early June
SFD Prep: June 30- July 13, 2025
SFD Camp Execution: July 14 – August 2, 2025
Debrief & Wrap-up: August 2025
STEM From Dance is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.