Duties: Under the supervision of the Education Manager – Proctor, the STEAM Instructor will be responsible for the following:

• The STEAM Lab features activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.
• Assist the Education Manager in planning and implementing lessons, as well as plan lessons for other leaders to implement.
• Lead and/or assist implementation of lessons.
• Provide supplies to the Education Manager in advance, as needed, to replace used inventory and to implement new lessons and activities.
• Manage STEAM Lab equipment, supplies, and furniture.
• Help collect and manage quarterly data and activity logs for grant reporting.
• Assist the Education Manager, as needed, with DREAM2 programming and implementation.
• Follow all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed. Supporting all aspects of the Park District’s safety program.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions: The work requires some physical exertion in handling supplies and materials relevant to programming. Prolonged standing, bending, and stooping. Ability to understand and complete paperwork and record keeping in order to complete duties. Ability to operate computer, copy machine, scanner, etc. Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Education: A four-year college degree in education or a closely related field is preferred. Although a degree is preferred, experience in a similar position with similar duties and responsibilities may be substituted for all or part of the educational preference.

Certification: Current education license or certification.

Experience: Experience leading or participating in recreational programming.

Knowledge and Ability:

• Knowledge and interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
• Interest in trades or engineering, and the ability to learn to use tools to fix and make things.
• Interest in working with children and families and ability to communicate verbally with children and adults.
• Ability to follow instructions, be an effective listener, and share feedback.
• Ability to apply critical thinking & problem-solving.
• Ability to be professional, respectful, accountable, innovative, safe, and equitable to both internal and external customers.

Perks:

• Part-time employees enjoy discounted recreation classes and free admission to select Park District facilities.

The Peoria Park District hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, protected veteran status, or on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.