About the Steam Team
The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Team brings together leaders in art, dance, nature, and science education across Berkshire County to host a summer program for Pittsfield youth. The summer 2019 program consists of three one-week immersions for rising third, fourth, and fifth graders, guided by a new vision for summer nature and art engagement. The curriculum will be created and led collaboratively by Flying Deer Nature Center, IS183 Art School, Jacob’s Pillow, and BCC, around the themes of birds, insects, and mammals. It will be free for Pittsfield public school children and target those most in need of enrichment activity, including low-income and other underserved students.
Dates
- July 15–19
- July 22–26
- July 29–August 2
Intern Job Description
The Summer Program Intern will support the instructors in all activities in the subjects of art, environment, nature and dance for three one-week summer experiences for elementary school students. Interns will meet students in the morning and assist in all phases of the program, including making sure students arrive on time, taking attendance, assisting students during mealtime, and making sure students get picked up at the end of the day.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Ages 18 and up
- Demonstrated interest in elementary education, STEAM subjects, and/or informal education
- Comfort with engaging in the subject matters of art, movement, nature, and science
- Comfortable being in fields and forests
- Comfortable interacting with elementary school children, parents, and general audiences
- Must be an energetic and positive team player
- Able to serve as an integral member of the summer STEAM program team, including providing supervision, instruction, and ongoing assistance to program instructors and program participants
- Participation in all required training and certification in compliance with the program standards