STEM Navigator and Instructor
About This Position
The STEM Navigator and Instructor will guide immigrants with international healthcare and STEM backgrounds or STEM interest into and through U.S. educational and job pathways. This role includes direct instruction in Math to a variety of ELL levels, personalized support navigation, and career readiness support to ensure participants are college and/or job ready.
DEPARTMENT:
College Readiness Academy
REPORTS TO:
Director of Education
Salary range:
$40,000 -$44,000 (dependent upon experience)
FTE:
0.8 FTE (28.5 hours per week)
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Apply by:
Open until filled
Former refugees, New Americans and people of color are highly encouraged to apply.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Teach Math Academy: Teach students at High Beginning to advanced ESL levels in basic through college-level math skills.
- Recruitment, Testing, and Registration: Assist in recruiting students for Math Academy, coordinate entry testing and registration processes, and ensure seamless onboarding for program participants.
- STEM Career Networking and Resume Writing: Facilitate workshops on job application skills, including resume writing and interviewing, to build participant networks and career readiness.
- STEM Career Fair: Plan and execute an annual career fair to connect participants with STEM employers, training programs, and educational institutions.
- STEM Career Navigation: Provide one-on-one guidance to assess qualifications, understand career pathways, and connect with local employers and educational institutions.
Experience and Qualifications
- Master’s degree in TESOL, STEM, or a related field.
- Experience teaching New American adult learners and developing curriculum.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Zoom, and client management systems (e.g., SID).
- Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills.
- Ability to work flexibly and manage both online and in-person instruction.
Additional Requirements
- Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
- Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform job duties.
International Institute of Minnesota values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBT individuals, New Americans apply. The Institute is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
About Us
The International Institute of Minnesota is a dynamic organization that provides services to maximize the talents and opportunities New Americans bring to our state. The Institute assists low income New Americans in their transition to a new homeland by providing comprehensive services for successful integration. The Institute serves more than 4,000 New Americans annually with new arrival social services to employment placement and advancement through to U.S. Citizenship attainment. Programs are divided into three primary areas: Refugee Services, Education and Employment Training Services, and Immigration Services. The Institute also provides advocacy for policy reforms and supports systems change that improve opportunities for New Americans to move their lives forward.
Contact Us
Please call or email us if you have a question or need help with your employment application.
Dana Onato-Pannkuk
Human Resources Generalist
(651) 377-8614
[email protected]
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