H Youth Instructor-Canyon

Overview

4-H STEM Ameri Corps program provides direct service to youth. Members lead and facilitate STEAM-based curriculum in out-of-school time programs, including after school clubs, summer camps, and community workshops. These activities are designed to spark curiosity, build problem-solving skills, and encourage creativity among participants. Members adapt lessons to meet the developmental needs of diverse age groups, ensuring that learning is engaging and accessible.

Beyond instruction, members serve as mentors and role models. They create safe, supportive environments where youth can explore new ideas, develop confidence, and build positive relationships. By modeling integrity, empathy, and perseverance, members help youth envision a future filled with opportunity. This mentorship extends beyond academics, encompassing essential life skills such as teamwork, communication, and decision-making. Members organize events that bring families into the learning process, fostering stronger connections between youth, parents, and the community.

These events may include STEM fairs, family science nights, and showcases of youth projects, all aimed at reinforcing the value of education and collaboration. Volunteer recruitment and engagement are also key responsibilities. By expanding the network of caring adults involved in youth programs, members amplify the program’s reach and sustainability.

• Lead and facilitate STEAM-based curriculum in after school clubs, summer camps, and community workshops; adapt lessons for diverse age groups.
• Serve as mentor and role model; create safe, supportive environments and emphasize life skills such as teamwork, communication, and decision-making.
• Organize events that involve families (e.g., STEM fairs, family science nights) to reinforce the value of education and collaboration.
• Recruit and engage volunteers; expand networks of caring adults to broaden program reach and sustainability.
• Coordinate, plan, implement, and evaluate summer programming in Caldwell, ; deliver summer programs to diverse and underserved audiences.
• Build and network with community partners and UI Extension staff to bring summer programming to their areas.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to 4-H leadership teens during summer programming; complete accurate data reporting.

• Ability to deliver summer programs and work with diverse and underserved audiences.
• Willingness to recruit and work with volunteers; ability to mentor youth and provide positive opportunities in a non-formal learning environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills; ability to work with community partners and youth.
• Education level:
  Some college.
• Age requirement:
  Minimum 17.

• Program Type:
  Ameri Corps State / National
• Program
  
  Location:
  
  Caldwell,
• Program Start/End Date:
  05/12/2026 - 08/31/2026
• Work Schedule:
  
  Summer
• Education level:
  Some college
• Languages:
  
  English
• Accepting Applications:
  From 01/15/2026 To 05/01/2026

Natasha Tienhaara
1904 E Chicago St. Ste AB
Caldwell,