Digital Equity Steward
- Job Title
- Digital Equity Steward
- Job ID
- 27732420
- Work Hybrid
- Yes
- Location
- Multiple, 10468
- Other Location
- Description
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Start Date: June 2024
Employment Type: Part-time, Temporary June - December 2024
Location: Westchester, NY; Newark, NJ
Reports to: Teaching and Learning Manager, Youth & Community Development Programs
TKH General Overview
The Knowledge House’s mission is to empower and sustain a talent pipeline of technologists, entrepreneurs, and digital leaders, who will uplift their communities out of poverty.
The Knowledge House (TKH) approach is to (1) close gaps in the education-to-employment pipeline in underserved Bronx neighborhoods by teaching young adults aged 16-24 skills to launch careers or ventures in technology, and (2) support links between local youth, tech innovation, and business development that bring positive community impact. Headquartered in the South Bronx, the poorest congressional district, TKH has served more than 1,900 students. Current core programs include our Innovation Fellowship focused on software engineering, cyber security, and digital design for adult job trainees, and our Karim Kharbouch Coding Fellowship for high school students learning computational thinking and web design.
Benefits of working at The Knowledge House:- Apply your teaching and learning expertise to address the knowledge and skills gap to low income and underrepresented communities nationwide (we are rapidly expanding in NYC, Newark, Atlanta, and LA)
- Be part of a fast-moving and tech-enabled organization that’s building the next generation of tech entrepreneurs, technologists, and innovators
- Join a startup where every team member is expected to contribute to strategy, create solutions and improve organizational culture
- Flexible schedule hours within required evening class times and team meeting requirements; ability to work from home for part of the workweek
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Teaching and Learning Manager (Youth and Community Development Programs), the TKH Digital Equity Steward will be primarily responsible for preparing for and leading a series of Digital Literacy workshops for adult and youth learners in community based organizations, and supporting the facilitation of a summer coding and design intensive for high school aged learners. This engagement will include all preparation, teaching, and reporting tasks, associated with the workshop.
The ideal candidate will be an energetic and flexible educator with a strength for organization and passion for equitable STEM education who possess the ability to:- Design and deliver engaging educational content for beginner level learners
- Manage multiple competing priorities with diligent attention to detail
- Build and sustain relationships with diverse community stakeholders
- Communicate effectively and openly about program challenges, successes, and needs
As a growing organization, we expect that the specific needs and job description will shift over time and other duties may be assigned by the Teaching and Learning Manager. A flexible and curious mindset will be essential for success.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Teaching and Classroom Management - 60%
- Facilitate in-person and virtual digital literacy class sessions for community partners in your region, including all classroom management tasks and instruction for groups of diverse learner audiences (see schedule details below).
- Lead virtual facilitation of a coding and design summer intensive for teens and young adults, including support via chat, Slack, and in breakout rooms (see schedule details below).
- As needed, delegate facilitation tasks to teaching assistants and/or interns.
- Facilitate occasional technical upskilling workshops during the school year for high school aged learners.
- Review student assignments and provide feedback (and scores if applicable) to students in accordance with the class and grading schedule.
- Provide ongoing assessment of individual student needs, identifying corresponding measurable goals, and monitor learner progress, in order to meet designated goals.
- Elevate challenges and solicit support from the Teaching and Learning Manager (and KKCF Program Manager as needed) on classroom management and learning outcomes.
- Provide additional support to students outside the classroom during designated office hours via Slack, web conferencing, and/or face-to-face meetings.
- Work with student success specialists to resolve challenges or concerns with KKCF fellows’ behavior or performance.
- Lead by example as a technology professional, to be an excellent role model for our students.
- Attend professional development and training sessions as needed.
- Instructional Material Preparation - 20%
- Review existing Digital Literacy workshop content and modify the format to fit the classroom needs of unique audiences of learners (e.g. senior citizens, opportunity youth, justice-involved learners, adults with incomplete high school or college degrees). This may include the development of slide decks, hands-on activities, discussion prompts, and groupwork exercises.
- Conduct a weekly review of instructional materials and make modifications to accommodate each unique group of learners, as needed.
- As needed, delegate instructional material preparation tasks to teaching assistants and/or interns.
- With support from the Teaching and Learning Manager, develop lesson plans for unique programming requests as needed.
- Partnership Reporting & Communication 20%
- Work with CBO staff to compile all student attendance, incident reports, weekly assignment submission rates, and project deliverables.
- Actively engage with CBO and community partners to foster student persistence and maintain a strong partnership.
- Assist with the dissemination of information to partners and collection of program feedback for each workshop series.
- Act as a liaison between partners and the Teaching and Learning Manager, capitalizing on in-person connection opportunities to streamline communication and collaborative problem solving.
- Be prepared to report on weekly progress, challenges, and needs during regularly scheduled check-ins with Teaching and Learning Manager (and KKCF Program Manager, as needed).
- Encourage students and partners to stay connected to the TKH community, events, and opportunities.
Schedule Requirements:
Candidates must be available for the specific weekly times described below:- Weekend and Evening flexibility required from September - June. for Digital Equity workshops and KKCF Phase 2 workshops and Digital Equity Summits
- Monday - Thursday, 10:00am - 3:30pm EST (3 days per week, exact schedule TBD) from June - August for Karim Kharbouch Coding Fellowship
Required:- Must be willing to participate in a background check and/or fingerprinting to work in schools.
Qualifications:- 2+ years of professional or academic experience in education, computer science, technology or relevant fields is required.
- 2+ years experience being a classroom leader in STEM topics in virtual and in-person environments with teens, young adults, and adult learners is required.
- Proficiency in the following skills: HTML, CSS, beginner JavaScript, UX/UI, wireframing, web design, graphic design, computational thinking
- Demonstrated experience working effectively and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience with eLearning, learning management systems, computer-enhanced teaching, and blended learning approaches preferred.
- Previous experience working with underprivileged communities is a plus
- Proof of mandated reporter training a plus (training available for completion if needed)
- Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred for New York and Los Angeles locations.
- Strong knowledge of local communities, neighborhoods, and place-based histories
- Comfort and patience working with beginner-level learners and translating technical instructions and practices across devices (e.g. helping someone understand the steps to use email apps on both their mobile phone and laptop).
Skills & Approach to Work- Ability to independently produce high quality work, delegate, problem-solve, and ask for help when needed.
- A passion and love for our students and their genius. A tenacious desire to smash all barriers in the way of our students accessing rewarding, high-paying careers in technology.
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines in a constantly changing and fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation, public speaking, and "people skills".
- Ability to travel occasionally and participate in frequent evening and weekend activities for work-related purposes.
- Computer proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Drive, social media, and project management software (e.g. Asana); experience with Learning Management Systems.
- Exceptional classroom management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
Compensation- $28.75/hour for 30 hours per week
It is the policy of The Knowledge House Fellowship, Inc. to promote and provide equal employment opportunity without discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, Veteran status, genetic predisposition, or carrier status.
