Neighborhood Youth Program Coordinator

Overview

Immediate Opening: Neighborhood Youth Program Coordinator

Tynkertopia, Inc. is an award-winning nonprofit community learning center in Flagstaff, AZ focusing on creativity, inquiry, and STEAM knowledge and skills.

The person in this position will work in our synergistic, face-paced work environment – in partnership with the Tynkertopia CEO, Director, and Program Coordinator – to help children, youth, and families cultivate skills, strategies, and confidence as independent, lifelong learners, and expand their creativity, inquiry skills, and STEAM skills.

STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics + A for the Arts = STEAM

Position Title	Tynkertopia Neighborhood Youth Program Coordinator
Supervisor	Dr. Alice Christie, Tynkertopia CEO
Location	3330 E Elder Drive, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Date Posted	May 12, 2023
Closing Date	Open Until Filled
Salary	$18 – $21 per hour
Status	Part Time Position (20 – 30 hours per week) with the possibility of transitioning to a full-time position

Candidates should submit the following to founder@tynkertopia.org:

• Letter of Interest
• Vita or Résumé
• Names and Contact Information of Three References

Position Responsibilities

• Create a learning environment that inspires students to develop confidence as independent, lifelong learners and expand their creativity, inquiry skills, and STEAM skills;
• Develop curricula for classes and workshops that build community and relationships for neighborhood children, youth, and families through one-on-one interactions;
• Engage a growing number of neighborhood children and families in relevant and rigorous STEAM activities and lessons;
• Administer and teach our Early Literacy Program;
• Support individual students through one-on-one mentoring and teaching;
• Maintain facility for safety and constructive learning;
• Show professionalism when interacting with all members of the Tynkertopia community;
• Attend one-on-one mentoring appointments, scheduled and ad hoc staff meetings; and
• Additional tasks as assigned.

Key Skills and Attitudes:

• passion about the Tynkertopia mission;
• ability to be proactive and take initiative;
• organizational skills and the ability to multitask;
• commitment to learning, growing, and developing as a person and an educator;
• demonstrated interest in building rapport and developing relationships with children, youth, and   families in the neighborhood;
• ability to collaborate with staff, volunteers, junior interns, parents, community members, and staff of other nonprofit organizations;
• ability to prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly workload;
• flexibility and adaptability;
• reliability and trustworthiness; and
• strong oral and written communication skills.

Requirements

• University or college degree in an area that aligns with the duties listed above;
• Fingerprint clearance card;
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in an educational setting;
• Expertise with all Google applications;
• Ability to do moderate to heavy lifting; and
• Documented positive experiences while working with children, youth, and families.