Education Director High School

Job Summary

With SARSEF, every Arizona student can discover their potential as a scientist or engineer solving problems big and small. SARSEF uses a comprehensive programming model that supports students, teachers, and families so that students can think critically and solve problems through science and engineering. We couldn’t be successful without impactful programs for high school students.

As SARSEF’s Education Director: High School, you will work with the CPO to increase the number and diversity of students, teachers and parents who are involved in active STEM research projects by delivering innovative science and engineering programming. Specific efforts will focus on high school students at Title I schools who are underrepresented in the fields of STEM. Our high school programs relevant to this 

position include PRISM, high school in-school and out-of-school outreach with an emphasis on rural communities, GALS, and teacher professional development.

We are looking for applicants with classroom experience (or experience working with schools through a community organization), appreciation of the scientific research process, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. Classroom management, communication skills, understanding of science and engineering practices, familiarity with the AZ Science Standards, creativity, comfort speaking to different-sized groups, and ability to organize and improve on existing programs are key. The successful candidate should have strong organization skills to take ownership of and initiative in their work. Ability to collaborate with others is a must!

Fluency in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Run high school programs and Research Opportunities

• Recognize and respond to the needs of SARSEF communities with an emphasis on high school programs
• Day-to-day program management for all high school programs
•  Ensure that our high school programs connect partnerships across sector lines, encourage STEM engagement, and help students find their inner scientist/engineer
• Direct PRISM, our high school mentorship program in collaboration with the University of Arizona
• Direct and deliver high school outreach
• Support high school students attending International Science and Engineering Fair
• Implement evaluative tools to track program participants and impact
• Lead GALS Arizona
• Support Racing the Sun mentorship initiatives and recruitment

Manage SRC/IRB processes at SARSEF Regional Fair

Scientific Mentorship and Community Connections

• Connect people to create mentorships and partnerships between community members and students
• Represent SARSEF in relevant partnership meetings (Ex. STEM PUSH)
• Connect university professors to SARSEF programs as NSF broader impacts

Lead high school teacher professional development, supporting teachers in guiding their students to do research and identify opportunities for them to be recognized for their work

Find ways to systematically and impactfully infuse family engagement into high school programs

Support the identification and selection of external community event involvement and booth curriculum development when relevant to High School audiences

Basic Requirements

Must pass a Pima County fingerprint clearance.

Compensation

The starting salary of this position is $63,000 – $67,000 DOE with potential for higher through tenure and performance. Position includes employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and paid holidays starting at day one. Upon completion of the first 90 days, position includes a 5% 401k match. SARSEF’s office runs on a hybrid model with flexibility to work from home and to set a schedule that works for you and your work upon completion of the first 90 days.

To Apply

Send a cover letter and resume to director@sarsef.org. In your cover letter, please include relevant background on previous educational experience

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