Jr. STEM Fab Lab Instructor Part-Time Non-Credit in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Community College of Philadelphia

Job Title: Jr. STEM Fab Lab Instructor Part-Time Non-Credit
Location: West Regional Center - Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Part-Time Faculty, Adjuncts
Job Number: Jr. STEM Academy
Department: Jr. STEM Academy
FLSA: Exempt

Job Description:

Success starts at Community College of Philadelphia. Innovators and difference makers work at Community College of Philadelphia. Diversity thrives at Community College of Philadelphia. We are a college that is committed to promoting a work environment that attracts and retains talented and diverse faculty and staff. We challenge each other and ourselves to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College and the betterment of Philadelphia. We value and support an intellectually dynamic community to prepare our students for global citizenship. Join us and become a part of a community that has long been and will continue to be generators of generational chance in this city and beyond.

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions. To help address broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals.

Position Summary

The Jr. STEM Fab Lab Instructor (part-time) delivers direct instruction in robotics and artificial intelligence, project-based learning, and scientific inquiry to middle and high school students in the Jr. STEM Academy’s in-school, out-of-school, and summer camps, and programs.

The position is primarily located at the West Philadelphia Regional Center/CATCcampus, with frequent travel to the main campus, other regional centers, and partner schools throughout the city.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct STEM lessons for middle and high school students participating in Jr. STEM Academy programs and camps at main campus, regional centers, and partnering schools.

• Conduct lessons on STEM theme days, during STEM Summers camps, and weekend events, as needed, providing hands-on activities for field trips and at partnering schools.
• Provide guidance and support specific to STEM concepts and content delivery to partner schools and teachers participating in Jr. STEM Academy programs.
• Conducts lessons and monitors equipment used in full compliance with the Fab Lab Charter requirements.
• Performs duties in a manner consistent with the mission, goals, and core values of the College.
• Delivers quality customer service to internal and external constituents in a professional, helpful, and courteous manner.
• Strives for excellence in teaching, applying best practices in STEM topics, and modeling behaviors that encourage student success and retention. Recognize the unique needs, culture, and context of students and advocate for their learning and well-being.
• Maintains sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

• One (1) year of experience in direct STEM instruction with K-12 students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Education or STEM-related major.

• Experience with providing instruction in Coding and CAD software.
• Experience with Arduino, CNC, and Robotics.
• Demonstrated experience teaching diverse student populations and addressing equity gaps.
• Demonstrated experience teaching within a community college.
• Bilingual or other language proficiency.

If you are required to submit references in your application, please provide your current supervisor and two previous supervisor's contact information.

Please note - CCP will not contact your references until a contingent offer has been made. You will have the opportunity to alert your references and current employer prior to the reference check process beginning.

Thank you for your interest in teaching at the Community College of Philadelphia. CCP offers adjunct faculty access to a range of valuable benefits and resources.

Adjunct faculty benefits include:

• Participation in 403(b) retirement plan: receive a 5% employer contribution when you contribute 5%

• Tuition remission opportunities

• Eligibility for limited medical coverage options, where applicable

For additional details, please visit our benefits page.

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree
• Other

Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in direct STEM instruction with K-12 students?

• Yes
• No

Is your degree in Education or a STEM-relates major?

• Yes
• No

Do you have experience with providing instruction in coding and CAD software?

• Coding
• CAD
• None of the above

Do you have experience with Arduino, CNC, and/or robotics?

• Arduino
• CNC
• Robotics
• None of the above

Do you have experience teaching diverse student populations?

• Yes
• No

Are you bilingual or have other language proficiency?

• Yes
• No

Do you have experience teaching at a community college?

• Yes
• No