STEM Specialist - After-School Science Kids Program

STEM Specialist - After-School Science Kids Program

Friday, March 21, 2025

STEM Specialist – After-School Science Kids & Youth Engagement

$47,300 - $57,000 per year, full-time permanent, generous benefits package

Did you know that Science North runs a fun and unique after-school, Ministry of Education-licensed, program that sees participants (age 4-12) explore the world of science through hands-on activities tailored to students' interests?

Do you have a passion for science and love working with kids? Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your leadership skills with your passion for science and education? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for a STEM Specialist to join our Youth Engagement team to lead, create and deliver amazing and enriching programming for our After-School Science Kids program!

As the STEM Specialist A.S.K you’ll help manage our After-School Science Kids program and collaborate with a cool and creative team to design interactive science activities that spark curiosity and inspire a passion for learning. You’ll collaborate with and support a team of professionals from across the organization to support youth engagement in all of Northern Ontario.

Position Highlights:

• Lead the Science North After-School Kids Program including planning, preparing, and implementing developmentally appropriate programs and activities that revolve around science, technology, and art
• Support the Youth Engagement team in the delivery of in-person specialty programs such as Summer Camps, PA Days, Holiday Camps and March Break programs
• Work with a team of marketing professionals to promote and market programs
• Lead and monitor registrations and oversee registrations and participant inquiries
• Recruit, train and coach a diverse team of program deliverers
• Ensure health and safety of all participants and staff
• Monitor, evaluate, obtain and act on participant feedback
• Write scripts, signage and content for programs
• Liaise with parents/guardians, respond to inquiries
• Manage and control area expenditures and submit financial reporting
• Proactively identify needs/issues and problem solve/establish solutions, address complaints/concerns
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and liaise with Ministry of Education representatives as needed
• Compile reports, maintain programming information and other required information

What you Bring:

• Registered Early Childhood Educator (can also be Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT), Rec and Leisure degree, Child and Youth Worker)
• Two years of supervisory/childcare experience
• Experience with, and under, the Child Care and Early Years Act
• Ability to submit a recent (less than 3 months old at date of submission) Criminal Background Check and proof of immunization (including a 2 Step Tuberculosis test) prior to beginning employment
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Engaging presentation and program delivery skills
• A positive and fun attitude with demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Proven ability to embrace teamwork yet be self-motivated
• Exemplary aptitude for problem-solving and resourcefulness
• A passion for learning and enthusiasm to take on challenges
• Valid G driver’s license reflecting a 3-year clean driving abstract, non-negotiable

Compensation Highlights:

• Competitive salary starting at $47,300 to $57,000 per year
• Annual performance and merit increase consideration
• Participation in the Science North Employee Incentive Plan
• Comprehensive group benefit package including medical, dental, vision, paramedical, life/travel insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, 24/7 telemedicine access, wellness spending account/ onsite physio/chiro services
• Pension plan following one year (or continued participation in TPP)
• Science North annual family membership
• Onsite gym
• Free or discounted admission to other attractions outside Sudbury, Science North facilities and program discounts, fitness membership contribution, free on-site parking
• Minimum 3 weeks vacation with incremental entitlements of one week after 5 and 10 yrs of service

This position is based at 100 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury ON and is not suitable for remote or hybrid work. Work is predominantly Monday-Friday with some weekend and holiday work required.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Science North, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Apply online at http://sciencenorth.ca/careers. An early application represents your best opportunity for consideration. Science North is committed to an inclusive workplace and invites applications from all qualified individuals to join our diverse team. Accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of Science North’s selection process. We thank all interested candidates; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Science North is grateful to work with First Nations across Northern Ontario and we give thanks to the Indigenous Peoples who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We pay respect to their traditions, ways of knowing, and acknowledge their many contributions to innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, past and present. We also recognize the Métis Nation of Ontario for their historic and ongoing contributions. Science North commits to deepening engagement, relationships and partnerships in order to advance truth and reconciliation, honour and reflect Indigenous ways of knowing, grow economic opportunities, and collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in order to inspire all people to be engaged with science in the world around them.

Science North is a registered charity and is an agency of the Government of Ontario.