iPRAXIS

iPraxis is proud to be joining , a global giving day of giving and unity created to meet the need of small nonprofits in light of COVID19. For the past 14 years, iPraxis has remained on the front lines of STEM support for under-privileged students in Philadelphia.

During this time, we have provided project-based learning experiences and quality STEM mentors for students who otherwise would not have been able to access them. We know the importance of mentorship and the importance of STEM. We have witnessed first hand how working with our staff and volunteers causes our students' confidence and their ability to problem solve increase. We know that our students deserve opportunities to thrive and experience innovation, curiosity, and fun as they interact with STEM.

While we understand that COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on our community, it is our hope that our fellow STEM equity advocates, nerds, volunteers, and partners will support us in raising money to continue supporting our students in an online capacity. We have a goal of $1,500 for this campaign! No amount is too small and a big share goes a long way.

Thank you in advance to those who read this and share in our mission to make STEM excellence and discovery available to all! For an update on iPraxis, please see our last post or visit our website at www.ipraxis.org.

iPraxis STEM Update 👾 -

iPraxis STEM Update 👾 Thank you for taking the time to read this note from iPraxis. During these challenging times, each of us are consuming a lot of information and looking for ways to be supportive of family, friends and people in our communities. So, I would like to take a quick moment and introduce or reintroduce you...

We are seeking a Program Coordinator to join our team! You will be responsible for overseeing all activities in 6 iPraxis partner schools.

Responsibilities:

Works with Lead Mentor and science teacher or other program coordinator in each school to set a schedule/timeline for their science fair process, secure agreement on curriculum as well as schedule out of school trips;

Works with Lead Mentors to develop, obtain, and prepare all necessary program and curriculum materials and resources for all programs;

Participates in planning sessions with teachers and school staff to understand most-pressing needs. Recommends program adjustments when necessary;

Ensures that schools implement the pre and post tests and other program evaluations requests

Maintains close communication and interaction with teachers, and iPraxis staff to ensure successful delivery of programming

Works with iPraxis staff on the closing ceremony to recognize since fair winners called iFunction

Attends staff meetings and provides regular written reports on activities

Provides reports for iPraxis board and funders;

​Qualifications:

Associates or Bachelor's degree in education, social sciences, marketing, business or a related field.
Experience in science education is desirable, ideally in a middle school setting.
Prior work experience in volunteer coordination, fundraising and grant writing.
Strong customer service skills, including the ability to manage expectations.
Some experience in STEM curricula development, including science fairs and clubs
Proficient with basic computer skills/software (MS Office, Google docs, etc.) and various social networking tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent collaboration skills
Strong leadership skills.
Good time management skills and high level of initiative.
Able to work well under pressure, simultaneously manage multiple assignments, and consistently meet deadlines
Strong attention to details.
Unparalleled organizational skills.
Capable of facilitating skills training.