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Grandview STEM Initiative Partnership Coordinator

Posted: 05/02/2024

Do you have a passion for STEM and Real World Learning?
 
Are you interested in connecting Grandview's K-8 students and teachers with industry professionals from various STEM-focused fields?

Do you have a talent for bringing together organizations focused on a common goal for young people?

Join our team to help lead the work of the Grandview STEM Initiative as the Partnership Coordinator!

About the Grandview STEM Initiative:  This exciting partnership between Grandview C-4 School District, Partnership for Regional Educational Preparation-Kansas City (PREP-KC), Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), and the KC STEM Alliance brings together K-12, industry, and nonprofit partners to expand STEM learning opportunities across Grandview's schools. Together, we seek to excite and prepare K-8 students for future careers through meaningful interactions with industry volunteers. This role is instrumental in creating a seamless and impactful educational journey for students by fostering strong corporate relationships, tangible outcomes, and student engagement across grades K-8.

About the Job:  The Partnership Coordinator will facilitate and coordinate the partnership between Grandview C4, PREP-KC, KCNSC, and the KC STEM Alliance to significantly enhance STEM engagement and provide tangible outcomes relevant to the curriculum. In this position, you'll focus on the following priorities:

  • Leading the development of a robust set of STEM and Real-World Learning (RWL) experiences in collaboration with the teams at the Grandview school district, PREP-KC, KCNSC, and the KC STEM Alliance.
  • Develop a district-wide approach for industry professionals to connect with K-8 students through a continuum of volunteer opportunities focused on bringing STEM to life through Real World Learning activities.
  • Facilitating K-8 implementation of Project Lead the Way in Grandview
  • Developing and providing professional development to K-8 teachers and other partners focused on Real World Learning tenets, goals, and objectives.
  • Organizing and facilitating the work of the core partners on this initiative—Grandview Schools, PREP-KC, KCNSC, and the KC STEM Alliance—as well as other community partners. 
You can find a complete job description HERE.
 
Compensation:  The salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000. PREP-KC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance and a 403b retirement package. Depending on candidates' circumstances, this position can be structured as a full-time salaried or contract role.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Doug Elmer at jobs@prepkc.org.

Job Type: Full Time