Coordinator - UOP Reach for The Stars STEM Academy - Stockton (Temporary)
Primary Purpose:
The Coordinator, UOP Reach for the Stars STEM Academy (RFTSSA) has excellent organizational & leadership skills and demonstrates excellent communication in various settings and with a variety of school -based and professional university & community partners. Under the direct supervision of the School of Engineering Assistant Dean for Student Success, the Coordinator will join the University of the Pacific's & Stockton Unified School District's collaboration to implement the Reach for the Stars STEM Academy (RFTSSA) for the summer of 2026 on the Stockton University of the Pacific campus.
- Program service areas and location: The RFTSSA serves students in the Stockton Unified School District.
The Coordinator will work directly with the Assistant Dean with a focus on continuing to build, expand, and improve & enhance academy program delivery into future years. Additionally, be instrumental in assisting teachers with curriculum implementation and project development. The Coordinator will also work closely with the Lead teacher, other teachers, and classroom Teaching Assistants to deliver the daily curriculum. The Coordinator is required to attend staff orientation, Minors on Campus Training, staff meetings, and other program preparation activities.
STEM skills and knowledge will be developed in areas that strengthen students' ability to problem solve; reason; conject; and apply mathematical knowledge logically and systematically. Other focus areas will be:
- Developing critical thinking, abstract reasoning, and systematic analysis.
- Demonstrating, through an integrated and hands-on approach, the application of mathematics to diverse disciplines (particularly to the fields of science, computer science, and engineering), and to a wide range of career opportunities.
- Developing basic mathematical skills and knowledge.
- Learning to communicate and reason mathematically - both orally and in writing.
- Learning that hard work, perseverance and commitment result in meaningful knowledge and pride in accomplishment through experiences of success in a rigorous academic program.
Academy Dates: June 1 - June 26, 2026. Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm. Teachers are expected to be available a week prior to the academy start date for PD, classroom set-up, staff meetings, etc. Students attend daily Monday - Friday. Coordinator is expected to participate in the opening ceremony (parent-student orientation) Monday, June 1st 9a - 12p & the closing ceremony on Saturday, June 27th 7a - 12p.
Essential Functions:
On-site Management and Outreach Support:
- Support Tomorrow Project Administrator in all administrative functions of the academy.
- Assist and support current and new academies related to the Tomorrow Project..
- Provide staff development for teachers and teaching assistants regarding the philosophical application and long-term goals of the Tomorrow Project and the purpose of project-based curriculum development.
- Provide classroom instructional support as needed.
- Collaborate with teachers to reinforce curriculum implementation and behavioral restorative justice.
- Observe instructional methodologies and provide feedback to teachers with consultative guidance from Program Administrator.
- Work with Tomorrow Project Administrator to collect academy data.
- Keep up-to-date records of equipment, materials, maintenance, and supplies.
- Support teachers in monitoring daily activities (student breaks, lunch, field trips etc.).
- Hold daily staff meetings with teachers and/or teaching assistants.
- Serves as liaison between the Tomorrow Project Administrator and academy site administrators for all academy related needs/issues.
- Coordinate logistics for ordering classroom instructional supplies, setting up field trips, ordering daily lunches and snacks, etc.
- Maintain up to date reconciled operating budget for academy (not to include personnel costs).
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee other events, such as parent training, community outreach, etc.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with students and staff to provide a sense of connectedness with the academy and academy site personnel.
- Assist with program marketing and outreach.
Program/Administrative Operations Support Related Responsibilities:
- Serve as a first-stop source of assistance to parents, Sacramento Oak Park site administrators, academy classroom teachers, visitors, and other public entities for academy related information.
- Assist with oversight and management of budget and accounting record keeping for the academy.
- Maintain records, prepares forms, verifies information, and resolves issues requiring knowledge of University and academy processes.
- Oversee academy activity calendar and schedule meetings, fieldtrips, events, etc.
- Provide Ad-Hoc reports as requested.
- Interview, supervise, and train teaching assistants, volunteers, and/or work study students.
- Update program website pages as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty and staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree and a valid Multiple Subject Credential, or Single Subject Mathematics, or Science teaching credential, or STEM certification.
- Ten (10) years of direct teaching experience in a public middle and/or high school setting.
- Five (5) years of coordinator/project management experience in a public middle and/or high school setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to:
- Work successfully with diverse students and collegial populations in a variety of settings.
- Engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in the learning environment.
- Promote and enhance diversity and inclusion in professional practices.
- Speak and understand Spanish.
- Use a variety of STEM-related educational tools such as, but not limited to: 3D printing, AutoCAD, laser cutting, vinyl cutting, Arduino, Makey-Makey, Codecademy, Sphero, Tynker, BeeBot, Parrot MiniDrone.
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking across campus, climbing stairs, bending, stooping and reaching. Occasional lifting up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work is primarily performed in both office and academic environments, with occasional travel. Most work is performed during standard business hours. Must be flexible to work on a selected evening for parent training and a Saturday morning for the closing ceremony.
Hiring Range: $67 per hour (We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.)
Background Check Statement:
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/32143
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