LEGO Thinking & Robotics instructor (Egypt)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Established in ‎1951, Amideast is an American nonprofit organization dedicated
to creating hope, opportunity, and mutual understanding among people in the
Middle East, North Africa, and United States through life-changing
opportunities for education and cultural exchanges. Working with local,
regional, and international partners, we provide programs and services that
improve educational opportunity and quality, expand access to U.S. study,
empower youth and women, strengthen local institutions, and develop language
and professional skills for success in the global economy. Headquartered in
Washington, D.C., Amideast operates offices in ‎11 countries in the MENA
region. For more information, visit us at www.amideast.org.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Amideast Egypt seeks a LEGO Thinking and Robotics instructor for the STEAM Day
Camp. The goal of the camp is to provide to provide junior students with the
opportunity to engage in hands-on activities, so they gain valuable 21st
century skills which include but are not limited to critical thinking, problem
solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
The LEGO & Robotics instructor will be responsible for delivery of the LEGO
Thinking & Robotics curriculum to different groups of students aged ‎8-‎13
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Understand and deliver the developed LEGO and Robotics curriculum manuals (participants' guide and trainers' guide), handouts, and instructional PowerPoint
* Attend and participate in the training/ orientation sessions conducted by the content developer
* Actively prepare for class and interact with the students in a positive and upbeat manner
* Plan and share supplemental materials needed to enhance courses delivery with the content developer
* Follow the designated instructional plan and schedule for the course
* Complete and submit administrative tasks, such as course logs, timesheets, class surveys, and attendance, in accordance with the course timeline set by the content developer
* Maintain accurate and up to date attendance records for all classes
* Correct homework, exams, projects, and any other assignments in accordance with the course timeline set by the content developer
* Lead classroom instruction and discussion according to the instructors' guide and the participants' guide prepared by the content developer
* Correspond and engage with students and classes through email and messenger applicants as needed
* Assess student progress and achievement through appropriate, varied assessments means; notifying the STEM center lead when a student is in jeopardy of not passing a course
* Keep the STEM center lead informed of issues related to students and courses that need to be resolved
* Provide feedback to the content developer regarding the developed curriculum manuals (participants' guide and trainers' guide), handouts, and instructional PowerPoint
* Organize and archive all material related to the curriculum and final evaluations during the wrap-up period of the program
DELIVERABLES:
* Class preparation according to the developed curriculum manuals, handouts, and instructional PowerPoint
* Supplemental material needed to enhance courses delivery
* Submission of course logs, timesheets, class surveys, and attendance, in accordance with the course timeline set by the content developer
* Accurate and up to date attendance records for all classes
* Correction of homework, exams, projects, and any other assignments in accordance with the course timeline set by the content developer.
* Written feedback regarding the developed curriculum manuals, handouts, and instructional PowerPoint
* Organization of all material related to the curriculum and final evaluations during the wrap-up period of the program
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the STEM field; Master's degree in education or related STEM field preferred
* ‎1.5 years' minimum classroom teaching experience
* Extensive knowledge of the field of Environmental Engineering teaching
* Fluent English proficiency
* Ability to adapt to a new culture and learner needs within a different context
* Ability and willingness to adapt to a variety of audiences - children and adults
* Ability to work in a team and contribute to overall STEM Center program success
* Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills
* Punctuality and timeliness in record keeping
* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to create a productive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
The physical demands and work environment that have been described is
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This position description is an overview of the major functions and
requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be an
exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; the
Employee's Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed
appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for
additional compensation.
Amideast is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,
national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Positions that involve interaction with children will be required to read,
acknowledge, and comply with and attend special training in accordance with
the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy. All Amideast representatives
must comply with the Code of Conduct and all applicable organizational
policies which include but are not limited to, Anti-Human Trafficking and
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse