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Job Posting: Science Outreach Instructors
Kamskénow Program, Science Outreach, College of Arts and Science

The internationally award winning Kamskénow Science and Mathematics Outreach Program provides fun hands-on science and mathematics activities to grades 4-11 students in Saskatoon schools with a high proportion of Indigenous students.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Our Science Outreach Team is expanding. We are looking for a Science Outreach Instructor who:

• is an senior undergraduates or graduates in sciences, education, engineering or the health sciences.
• is enthusiastic about science and math!
• inspires others to love learning.
• would enjoy working with students who are in grades 4-11.
• after basic training is confident in leading a variety of scientific topics (biology, chemistry, computer science, geology, mathematics, geography, archeology/anthropology, psychology, physics, etc) at a grade 4-11 level.
• has excellent communication skills in English.
• demonstrates cultural competencies and an interest in presenting culturally inclusive science activities (i.e. Indigenous Ways of Knowing).
• is able to carry bins of supplies and equipment (up to 20 pounds).
• will commit to instructing on a regular schedule in at least 2 schools - 6 hours per week for 13 weeks. (More hours are available.)
• will successfully collaborate with co-instructors, classroom teacher, Science Outreach Coordinator and Director of Science Outreach.
• have will a vehicle and are able to travel to schools in the Saskatoon area

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Science Outreach Instructors travel in pairs to the same school and work with the same classroom once each week for 13 weeks (early September to December 2024).  Instructors work with classroom teachers to inspire young students through co-leading fun hands-on science and math activities from a variety of science disciplines. The last week, instructors co-lead tours and activities for their Kamskénow students on the University of Saskatchewan campus.

Benefits:

Getting paid to have fun! Remuneration is consistent with the University of Saskatchewan Student Assistant rates of pay. 

How to Apply:

Please fill out Application on SurveyMonkey Here:https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/LZWLHFL

About Us

Kamskénow (named by Elder Katie Poundmaker) is an award-winning program that provides culturally inclusive science and mathematics activities to Community Schools in Saskatoon. USask student instructors work with the same classroom weekly over 13 weeks. We partner with both the Saskatoon Public and Greater Saskatoon Catholic schools to provide activities that engage youth and enhance teachers’ professional development. Our primary goal is to increase science literacy and engagement, with the long-term aim of increasing the proportion of Indigenous students choosing to pursue continued education and employment in science-related fields.  

A variety of science disciplines represented in the College of Arts and Science (archeology, anthropology, biology, chemistry, computer science, geography, geology, mathematics/statistics, psychology and physics) are introduced through innovative hands-on activities. The last weekly session is hosted at the University of Saskatchewan campus, where students tour scientific laboratories, hear from USask faculty about the work they do and participate in activities on campus. 

We are currently seeking donors and sponsors to meet the demand of classes wanting to participate. If you are interested in learning more about supporting this initiative, please contact us.