TransCenter for Youth · 22 hours ago
Student-Centered Learning, Community Science and Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) Coordinator
Milwaukee, WI
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$32K/yr - $32K/yr
5+ years expTransCenter for Youth (TCY) has over 50 years of non-profit experience working with Milwaukee youth. The Coordinator will be responsible for the successful implementation of the Scientific Outdoor Experiences program, mentoring staff in developing inquiry-based curriculum and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance scientific literacy and community engagement.
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Responsibilities
Mentor/Coach the Northside and Southside Schools Coordinators and the IT Coordinator/Computer Science Teacher in developing student-centered, inquiry-based STEM curriculum
Build and maintain connections with the local Milwaukee science community and research institutions to provide students with authentic mentorship and career pathways
Share the program’s relevant work and findings by presenting at scientific and educational conferences
Support the program evaluator in collecting data to assess short-term and long-term goals across all sites
Facilitate the work plan to meet all USDA CYFAR deliverables, including Science Strikes Back (SSB), DOTS, and community placemaking series
Monitor grant disbursements in collaboration with the Executive Director and Grant Manager for expenditures and reporting
Leads site-based planning and school improvement initiatives related to scientific inquiry and placemaking in collaboration with TCY leadership
Assist with transportation of students or errands, as needed, in a TCY vehicle or personal vehicle
Able to travel to potential and current partnerships locations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Science required
Minimum of 5 years of urban science teaching experience, with a heavy emphasis on inquiry-based and community-based learning
Valid Driver's License and vehicle insurance
Preferred
Master's Degree (MS) in a scientific field preferred
Licensure issued by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred
Company
TransCenter for Youth
TransCenter for Youth operates small high schools that serve the unique needs of students in Milwaukee.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.09MKey Investors
Zilber Family Foundation
2022-06-23Grant· $0.09M
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