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Tynkertopia is hiring for the following position: Siler Homes Community Coordinator

Tynkertopia, Inc. is a non-profit community center in Flagstaff, AZ focusing on creativity, inquiry, and STEAM knowledge and skills.
Flagstaff is America’s First STEM Community, and Tynkertopia is Flagstaff’s STEAM Community Center.

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

Enjoy working with our energetic, engaging, and well-educated Executive Director, great staff, and cadre of dedicated volunteers.

To apply: Send your résumé and letter of interest to Dr. Alice Christie, Tynkertopia Founder and Executive Director at founder@tynkertopia.org.

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Siler Homes Community Coordinator

Part-time: 20 hours per week • Salary: $15.50 – $18/hour

In this position, you will:

  • oversee our AZ PBS early childhood literacy program
  • provide education and mentoring to children aged 4-14 who live in the Siler Homes Community;
  • develop curriculum designed to engage students who are often struggling in school;
  • offer STEAM classes, camps and workshops;
  • offer homework help;
  • mentor children to help them deal with academic challenges and develop collaboration skills;
  • track daily attendance in the program;
  • provide weekly opportunities for oral feedback from participants;
  • provide monthly opportunities for parents to provide oral and/or written feedback.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma, Bachelor’s degree preferred;
  • Fingerprint clearance card;

Desired Skills:

  • Strong oral communication skills;
  • Documented positive experiences while working with children, youth, and families;
  • Interest in building rapport and developing relationships with children, youth, and families;
  • Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, volunteers, and community members;
  • Proactive and enthusiastic attitude about the Tynkertopia mission; and
  • Discretion, confidentiality, and trustworthiness.

    Hours

    Afternoon and evening hours Tuesday through Friday plus some weekend hours.

    Tynkertopia is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.