ELEMENTARY INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE is looking for high school volunteers who want to hone their communication skills, develop leadership skills, and support STEM education opportunities for communities who are most underrepresented in STEM.
Teen Lab Assistants will be expected to volunteer from June 21 until August 27. There will be at least one day of orientation and training prior to the beginning of camp. Teen Lab Assistants will be assigned to a minimum of 2 weeks of Summer Camp, Monday through Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm (weeks do not have to be consecutive). Teen Lab Assistants will have frequent contact with students and instructors. Teen Lab Assistants will meaningfully aid our work to improve summer camp learning and fun experiences for children in ages 7-14.
EIS is located in southeast San Diego about 10 minutes from Sweetwater and across the street from the Euclid Avenue Trolley station at Euclid Avenue and Market Street.
Qualifications:
• Must be a high school student entering 11th or 12th grade for the 2021-2022 school year. Students entering 10th grade for the 2021-2022 school year may be eligible only if they have previously participated in an EIS program.
• Expresses an interest in a STEM and/or education field
• Excellent writing, organizational, research and oral communication skills
• Interest and/or experience in working with children or youth
• Professional demeanor and work ethic
• Time commitment: Minimum of 2 weeks of Summer Camp, Monday through Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm (weeks do not have to be consecutive)
• Strong calling to support underrepresented communities in STEM through education
• Fluency in Spanish or other second language is a plus but not required
Please share the attached PDF with any SUHI students who might be interested in this opportunity. The direct link to apply for the program can be found here: https://www.tfaforms.com/4896227. If anyone has any questions, they can feel free to send an email to info@eisca.org. Thank you!