STEM Manager at Woodcraft Rangers – Los Angeles, California

Job Title: STEM Manager

Reports To: Associate Director of Learning & Development

Status: Full-time; Exempt

Location: Los Angeles (Little Tokyo Office)

Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday; Occasional weekends

Hourly or Salary Range: $75,000 - $88,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)

Who We Are:
In 1922, Woodcraft Rangers opened its doors in Los Angeles and began its mission of guiding young people as they explore pathways to purposeful lives. As a progressive organization, Woodcraft has always been responsive to the evolving needs of the communities served, and is notably inclusive, youth-led, and rooted in the Woodcraft Way, a holistic framework that develops body, mind, spirit, and service. Continuously at the forefront of expanded learning opportunities, Woodcraft Rangers has a rich history of making a significant impact in the greater Los Angeles area, believing that all youth are innately good, deserve the opportunity to realize their full potential, and should be an active participant in defining their own path.

What We Do:
Woodcraft Rangers provides TK-12 expanded learning programs, including before and after school, specialty enrichment, and summer learning. In the past few years, Woodcraft has expanded its menu of services beyond traditional afterschool programs and summer camps to include early learning, environmental and social justice, college access, and inclusion services for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, we offer LifeCraft, a college and career advancement program to support the development of approximately 2,000 staff. Today, Woodcraft Rangers serves more than 30,000 youth ages 4 to 18 each year across 150 plus Title I schools in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties, and continues to expand its reach.

Ideal Candidate:
This role is for you if you are a dynamic and enthusiastic champion of STEM education, with a particular passion for robotics and the latest technological advancements. You thrive in environments where innovation and creativity are paramount, and you possess a natural ability to inspire and engage young minds. With a foundation in engineering or a related STEM field, you are not just knowledgeable; you are a lifelong learner, constantly exploring new ways to integrate technology into learning. Your enthusiasm is infectious, motivating students and colleagues alike to dive deeper into the world of STEM. You view challenges as opportunities for growth and are dedicated to expanding the reach and impact of STEM programs. Your leadership style is inclusive, fostering a community where every student feels valued and empowered to explore their potential in robotics, coding, and beyond.

Why Work for Woodcraft Rangers:

Role Overview:
The STEM Manager is a strategic, hands-on leadership role responsible for designing, developing, and scaling high-quality Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programming at Woodcraft Rangers. This includes overseeing curriculum and training across key areas such as robotics, 3D printing, coding, and e-sports, ensuring content is engaging, skill-building, and aligned with field needs. This role leads a team of curriculum writers and trainers while partnering closely with program managers to identify training needs, deliver professional development, and create tools that support successful program implementation. The STEM Manager also oversees the Robotics Academy, a specialized training initiative that builds staff capacity to deliver impactful robotics instruction and expands access to meaningful, future-ready STEM experiences for youth.

Physical Demands:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following physical demands may be essential for the effective performance of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

Work Environment:
We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and will actively consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals to effectively perform their roles. This position operates in environments typical of the following key aspects:

Woodcraft Rangers provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breastfeeding), age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, transitioning status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. We also prohibit discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.