STEM Lab Instructor

Job Description

Looking for a fun part-time teaching opportunity in the STEM field? Come join us at MCC!

General Description:

The STEM Lab Instructor will work with the Lakeshore Fab Lab Team to develop and deliver educational programs for K-12 students and home school families. This includes face-to-face classes for students typically delivered during school or group field trips.

PART-TIME GRANT FUNDED POSITION

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED- FIRST REVIEW APRIL 17,2023

Required Skills

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Bachelor’s degree in education or closely related field, preferred. Minimum of Associate’s degree with classroom experience required.
2. Experience working with K-12 students from diverse populations.
3. Knowledge of STEM curriculum
4. K-12 Teaching Certificate (current or expired) preferred.
5. Experience with advanced technology and makerspace equipment (i.e., 3-D printers, lasers, robotics, electronics, coding, etc.) or an interest to learn any of these
6. Ability to engage with a diverse student population including a variety of ethnic, socioeconomic, and ability levels.
7. Highly motivated and solution oriented with a high degree of integrity, ethics and dedication to the mission of the College.
8. Ability to collaborate with co-workers and community partners.
9. Ability to problem solve in the moment.
10. 1^st Aid/CPR Certified preferred.
11. Travel to alternative campus location may occasionally be required.

Essential Function:

1. Development of STEM curriculum and implementation of classes that connect participants to high tech/applied tech industry relevant careers for K-12 students.
2. Develop and teach STEM lesson plans and activities for homeschool families.
3. Maintain documentation for the Consumers Energy People Grant related to data on classes held and attendees.
4. Offsite activities/classes/field trips may occasionally be required.
5. Other duties as assigned.

Physical, Mental, and Environment Requirements Include:

Mental Demands:

☒ Detailed Work

☒ Student Contact

☒ Deadline oriented

☐ Problem Situations

☒ Multiple Priorities & Demands

☒ Emergency Situations

☒ Confidentiality

☐ On-call Availability

☒ Continual Interruptions

☒ Working Alone

☒ Faculty Contact

☒ Working with Others

Physical Demands:

☒ Standing & Walking

☒ Sitting

☐ Reclining

☒ Carrying

☐ Lifting up to 10 lbs. ☒ Up to 25 lbs. ☐ Up to 50 lbs. ☐ 80 + lbs.

☐ Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Bending

☐ Climb or Balance

☒ Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl

☐ Squatting

☐ Handle or Feel

☒ Reach with Hands and Arms

☒ Talking or hearing

☐ Tasting/Smelling

☐ Working Overhead

☒ Speak in English via Phone or In Person

☐ Close, Distance, Peripheral, and Color Vision along with Depth Perceptions

☒ Ability to Adjust and Focus

Work Environment:

☐ Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat/cold; and moderate to loud noise levels.

☒ Normal Office environment with little, if, any, discomfort due to heat, dust, noise and the like. Ability to travel to all campus locations required.









Muskegon Community College continues to promote staff diversity, and is an equal opportunity employer. MCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, political persuasion, disability, height, weight, veteran status, age or any other protected class in any of its educational programs, activities or employment. Minorities, women, veterans, and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply. Anyone with a disability will be reasonably accommodated by the College. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance in applying for this position, please contact the Human Resources Office.

Job Location Muskegon, Michigan, United States
Position Type Part-Time