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U of A Faculty of Engineering DiscoverE Engineering & Science Camps
Job Title:
Instructor
Term:
Temporary Full Time paid position
Start Date:
April 28th, 2015
End Date:
August 30th, 2015
Location:
ETLC
Job Description
DiscoverE is a not-for-profit, student-delivered initiative of the Faculty of Engineering with the goal
of fostering interest in engineering, science, and technology in youth. We deliver in-class science
workshops during the months of May and June, and offer science, technology, engineering, and
math (STEM) day camps during July and August.
We are looking to hire energetic, enthusiastic, creative undergraduate students who are passionate to
inspire and empower youth in STEM. We accept any academic background with preference for
students in engineering, science, computer science, math, and education.
The instructors prepare for and deliver workshops and camps. They are directly responsible for
the positive experience of each participant.
Job Duties
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Prepare materials for workshop and camp projects, pack these materials into bins and create
supply lists for material purchasing
Deliver workshops (teach scientific concepts and run hands-on projects) with enthusiasm,
professionalism, and efficiency to classrooms all over Alberta and the NWT with a fellow
team leader or instructor.
Deliver camps on campus and in satellite locations across Alberta and the NWT
o Teach scientific concepts
o Proactively manage classroom situations
o Keep facilities clean
Follow safety and risk management procedures and ensure every participant is safe and
having fun
Travel to satellite locations all over Alberta and the NWT
Communicate with parents, participants, media, coworkers, supervisors, teachers, and
other stakeholders
Collect feedback from teachers, participants, and parents
Job Qualifications
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Experience working and/or desire to work with children
Superior public speaking/communications skills
Excited and enthusiastic about science, engineering, math, and technology
Strong conceptual background in science
Positive role model
Excellent conflict resolution and problem solving skills
High energy personality
Ability to work as part of a team
Competency with computers
Mature interpersonal conduct
Willingness to learn new material
Willingness to travel and commit volunteer (unpaid work) hours
Enrolled in an undergraduate program at the U of A for 2014-2015, preferably with some
background in engineering, science, computer science, math, or education.
Previous experience with DiscoverE is an asset
Able to complete a Police Criminal Record Check (with vulnerable section)
Certified Standard First Aid & CPR Level C for the April 28-August 30 period
Class 5 driver’s license (GDL removed) is an asset
How to apply
Step 1: Get to know DiscoverE (www.discovere.ualberta.ca)
Step 2: Complete the online application form (should take 20-30 minutes to complete)
Step 3: Submit your resume and creative cover letter on this form
Creative Cover Letter
You have an 8.5”x11” sheet of paper OR 3 minutes to tell us why you want this position
and what’s different about you. It can be a video, audio, drawing, poem, ..etc.
Be Creative!
Application Deadline: Sunday, February 15th, 2015, 11:59 pm (MST)
We thank all applicants for their interest in DiscoverE, however, only successful candidates will be
contacted for an interview.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to visit E2-040E (ETLC) or email
us at deoc@ualberta.ca