ALC Extended Learning Non-licensed (2025-2026)

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Job Title: ALC Extended Learning Non-licensed (2025-2026)  and Requisition ID number: 103700

Close Date:  No established closing date;  open until filled

Organizational Unit:  Extended Learning (10000003) 

Site:  Davis Center (0001) 

FTE:  6-8 hours/week; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:  Misc(40) 

Functional Area:  Teaching 

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

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The GEMS (Girls in Engineering, Mathematics, and Science) GISE (Guys in Science and Engineering) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Academy is an after-school and summer program designed specifically for K-8th grade students in the Minneapolis Public School District. The goal of these programs is for students to have measurable and significant gains in mathematics and science.  The GEMS-GISE-STEM Academy programs are award-winning STEM programs that energize our students' excitement about the possibilities in cutting-edge learning experiences. We value the talent and innovation the programs’ developers and teachers bring to the Minneapolis Public Schools.

 

 

Qualifications:

• Individuals with strong interest and/or experience in science, technology, engineering, and/or math preferred.
• Experience working with diverse student populations
• Comfortable with role as academic coach and under the direction of the classroom teacher
• Enjoy working with middle and high school students
• Ability to build positive relationships around academics with students in grades K-8
• Ability to motivate and encourage students to reach post-secondary educational goal

 

Salary:

• $15-$20/hour

 

Overview:

The Girls in Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (GEMS / Little GEMS) and Guys in Science and Engineering (GISE / Jr. GISE) coaching positions begin in September and continue through May 16th (Fall-Robotics/Spring-Energy, Electricity, and Electronics). Coaches facilitate students in the following: (1)Designing, building and programming (2) Applying real-world math, science, technology, and engineering concepts; (3)Researching challenges facing today’s scientists; (4) Learning critical thinking, team-building and presentation skills; (5) Engaging in STEM Exhibitions and Tournaments.

 

If you are interested in coaching a team and would like further information, please email:

 

Melinda M. Stapley

District ALC STEM Coordinator

Little GEMS-Jr. GISE (K-3)/ GEMS-GISE (4-8)

Area Learning Center 

Minneapolis Public Schools

Phone 612-668-1207

Cell 612-290-2363

Fax 612-668-5305

Email: Melinda.Stapley@mpls.k12.mn.us

*Note: Please include the school site and position(s) of interest.

 

 

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Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee.  Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.
 
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