STEAM Facilitators (RM/04/24)

About AlNayzak

AlNayzak Organization is a non-profit, non- partisan, and unique organization that looks for young talents in science, technology, entrepreneurship, engineering, and math (STEEM), and plants an ambitious vision in the hearts of our community: “An Innovative society, capable of producing original scientific knowledge, integrated with sustainable development”.

About BEA

AlNayzak for Supportive Education and Scientific Innovation is a part of the Basic Education Activity, which was recently awarded to the consortium led by Creative DC, AlNayzak, and Juzoor. AlNayzak will implement STEM-related interventions focused on informal education. Activities will include mobile exhibitions, science fun days, STEM/STEAM incubators, and Science House Tinkering space interventions. BEA will geographically cover the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem.

Role Overview

Facilitators support and guide learners in hands-on, experiential learning experiences. Activities are interdisciplinary in nature and STEM/STEAM focuses. Exploration, experimentation, inquiry-based learning, and creative problem-solving are some of the approaches used within the various learning experiences. Facilitators will work with students and will ensure safety and proper use of various tools and materials. They are expected to create a nurturing safe learning environment that fosters curiosity, creativity and a passion for learning.

Basic Education Activity Interventions

• Tinkering At the Science House: Tinkering, under the guidance of facilitators, fosters hands-on exploration at AlNayzak’s Science House and tinkering space, which features various themes. Students engage in experiments and interactive exhibitions, divided into groups no more than 25. Tinkering Emphasizes open inquiry into scientific topics.

• Winter and Summer Science Camp: AlNayzak offers Winter and Summer Science Camps aimed at Grades 4-6. Winter sessions span 10 days, while summer sessions extend to 21 days, aligning with school breaks. These camps deliver immersive science and technology-based learning experiences, emphasizing the latest technological advancements.

• Mobile science fun days: AlNayzak employs mobile science exhibitions and scientific theater shows to engage students in interactive learning experiences. The events offer hands-on experiments, from chemical reactions to Virtual Reality tours, fostering a dynamic environment for exploration. AlNayzak will bring these experiences to partner CBOs and CSOs within the targeted communities.

• STEM/STEAM Incubators: STEAM/STEM Incubators offer a weekly extracurricular program for students in grades 4 and 6. These weekly sessions, conducted over weekends, concentrate on fostering 21st-century and entrepreneurial skills. The curriculum spans diverse STEM/STEAM topics, including Robotics, Chemistry, Biology, Design thinking and more.

Roles and Responsibilities

Facilitators main roles and responsibilities are:

• Conduct and facilitate various AlNayzak activities.
• Create an environment of curiosity, learning and excitement.
• Provide support for participants during activities.
• Encourage participants to generate ideas and share their thoughts.
• Provide tips for efficient and effective outputs and time management.
•  Manage and organize tools, equipment, and materials.
• Prepare and clean the materials before and after each activity.
•  Adhere to safety rules and regulations, and ensure that all safety regulations are enforced during experiments (handling materials properly, wearing goggles, and lab coats).
• Numerate participants, collect MEAL related data and conduct focus groups to gather information.
• Work in a team of facilitators to complete all other tasks assigned by the program leadership.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 4th-year student in Science, Engineering, Business, or IT specialties.
• A diploma in education is a plus.
• Ability to communicate in English and Arabic.

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to work with school-age children (4-16).
• Team player, friendly, and keen to learn.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to work on weekends and in the afternoons.
• Willingness to travel to different locations.

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to send their CV and a cover letter to jobs@alnayzak.org  by 4th of May 2024, indicating the vacancy number and position.