Summer STEM Specialist All Boroughs

Company: NEW YORK EDGE, INC
Location: Woodside
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic Summer Day Camp STEM Specialists. Multiple Openings across 5 Boroughs! Who we are: New York Edge is the largest provider of after school and community school programs in all five boroughs of New York City and Wyandanch, Long Island. With more than 25,000 students in grades K-12, New York Edge bridges the opportunity gap faced by students in underinvested communities by strengthening academic performance, health and wellness, self-confidence, and leadership skills for success in life. What is a Stem Specialist: In this role, you will be critical to the successful operation of the Summer Day Camp program. Specialists are responsible for leading Summer activities for children and teens at New York Edge program sites. The STEM Specialist is responsible for designing and leading hands-on, engaging activities that promote learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). They inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students through interactive projects, experiments, and challenges. In this role you will: Build strong relationships with and among students Learn and facilitate STEM curriculum including: Math, Robotics, Science, Coding and Engineering. Teach or co-lead daily activities Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students Participate in ongoing professional development activities Prepare materials for daily activities Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests And other duties as may be assigned. Qualities we’re looking for: Must be knowledgeable and skilled in a variety of STEM activities and have prior experience successfully teaching and instruction youth. Creativity Must have excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills Experience working with children and/or teens Ability to multitask and manage workflow in a fast-paced environment Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent required Must be 18 years old Experience working with children strongly preferred Schedule: Part-Time Seasonal/Temporary (July 2nd – August 14th) Weekly Scheduled Hours of 16-29 No Summer Camp on July 4 Elementary school: Monday-Friday 12pm-6pm. Middle school: operates Monday-Thursday 12-6pm, Fridays 8am-6pm (until August 7th) Pay: $20-25/hour (based on experience and credentials) To apply, please visit our website at https://newyorkedge.org/careers/ New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. At the time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and the Department of Health. At New York Edge, we are committed to delivering exceptional professional development for our staff. All summer activity specialists are required to complete a mandatory 3-hour curriculum and instruction training before the start of summer camp. This training will be offered on June 23rd, 24th, or 25th; please note that these dates are subject to change New York Edge provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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