STEM Specialist

Our Club staff members are educators, coaches, mentors, community leaders, and ambassadors. They don’t just open the doors of our Clubs – they open the door to new worlds and possibilities for kids and with kids across Metro Denver.

When you join Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, you are part of a talented, mission-driven team that is singularly focused on making sure every child can achieve their greatest potential. We are curious and collegial, diverse and dedicated, inspired and inspirational. And we love what we do.

The STEM Specialist plans, supervises, and implements a variety of high-yield activities and targeted programs within a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics focus. Programs can include: environmental sciences, nature walks, coding, 3D printing, robotics, Legos, music creation and editing, and even playing video games.  

 What you are good at:

• Serving youth (at least one year of direct service). You have a demonstrable record of planning and implementing youth programs.
•  Basic classroom management and the ability to direct youth and provide them clear steps and tools that support goals achievement.
• Creative lesson planning. You put the necessary time and work into lesson planning, but also think about the fun things you did as a kid and include those, as well!
• Thinking on your feet. You like learning new things, and you can learn quickly. When things change - and they will - you go with the flow and are productive.
• Creating positive and supportive relationships with youth.

Extra Awesome Points:

• You are a Spanish speaker.
• You have previous experience working with at-risk youth.
•  You have teaching certificate or background in education.

What we offer you:

• Targeted youth professional onboarding in your first 90 days. This includes programming from our partnership with the Denver Afterschool Alliance and the SEAL Initiative.
• A two-day, new hire orientation that breaks down the organization and your important, fun, connected place within it. You get to understand how your work drives our mission and makes an impact in kids’ lives.
• An employer who invests in its team! Investing in our team is one of four strategic pillars at Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. Our internal promotion rate for 2021 was 61%.
• Full benefits – including United HealthCare plans, a 401k with match, paid time off, staff appreciation, professional development, life insurance, vision, dental, and paid parental leave. We pay for 95% of your medical benefits! Investing in YOU is a top priority!
• Paid time off on day 1, 10+ paid holidays, paid day off for your birthday, go celebrate you!
• Commitment to DEI in the workplace, which means ensuring access, opportunity, and advancement for our diverse team of 200+.
• Plus: FUN!

Compliance Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a drug test that include screening for marijuana, criminal and driving records investigations, and reference checks.
• A valid driver's license and ability to be insured under the company's insurance policy.
• The successful candidate will primarily work indoors. Accordingly, the ability to use a variety of equipment including janitorial and office equipment is required. The job requires the ability to stand for extended periods, kneel, reach, bend, and lift objects weighing in excess of 25 lbs. Outdoor work and moderate physically demanding activities may be required on occasion.
• The ability to read and write is necessary to complete reports, properly document program, and utilize organizational data.
• COVID-19 vaccination required or request a reasonable accommodation