GEMS Leadership Opportunities

Applications are now open for GEMS Near-Peer Mentor and Teacher positions.

The deadline for applications is January 15, 2025.

Near-Peer Mentors

Download the Near-Peer Mentor flyer

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Eligibility:
Students who are enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade or students who are currently enrolled in a STEM- or education-related college degree program are eligible to apply for the Near-Peer Mentor opportunity. Near-Peer Mentors are selected, via a competitive application and interview process, for their technical expertise, attitude, and teaching ability.

Please e-mail usarmy-usaarl-stem@health.mil if you would like to be added to the distribution list.

• A completed online application
• Academic transcripts
• Resume
• 2 recommendations

Description:
Near-Peer Mentors are thoroughly trained in the conduct of the GEMS modules and in basic methods and practices of teaching. The Near-Peer Mentors teach the experiments to the students and serve as role models to the students by promoting science and math courses and by acting as expert resources concerning college life and career pathways. Near-Peer Mentors serve as role models for GEMS students and prepare materials for implementing STEM experiments. Candidates selected for program participation will undergo a security clearance/background investigation. Mentors earn an educational stipend.

Responsibilities:
Near-Peer Mentors are responsible for learning experiment protocols, preparing materials for the experiments, teaching experiments, implementing safety procedures, engaging and supervising students, mentoring students, maintaining ethical behavior, documenting the program through photography and film, and completing other assigned tasks.

Teachers

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Apply Here

Eligibility:
The Teachers are typically certified elementary, junior high, or high school teachers with experience teaching STEM-related concepts and lessons. The Teachers are selected via a competitive interview process, for their technical expertise, attitude, and teaching and managerial skills.

Please e-mail usarmy-usaarl-stem@health.mil if you would like to be added to the distribution list.

• A completed online application
• Resume

Description:
The Teachers oversee the GEMS mentors who are eager to have a positive impact on the education and lives of GEMS students, teach STEM experiments to GEMS students who are motivated to learn, encourage GEMS students to pursue STEM-related careers, build a relationship with Department of Defense STEM professionals, and enhance their own STEM-related teaching skills. The selected candidates will undergo a security clearance/background investigation. The Teachers earn an educational stipend.

Responsibilities:
The Teachers are primarily responsible for implementing the GEMS program according to the curricula, training and overseeing the activities of the Near-Peer Mentors, providing to GEMS mentors and students guidance related to STEM experiments, preparing supplies and materials, managing the day-to-day operations of GEMS, ensuring the safety of GEMS students and mentors, and leading regular after action review meetings with staff. The Teachers are expected to be present for the duration of the GEMS modules for which they are selected.

USAARL GEMS Contact

USAARL GEMS Program Coordinator
usarmy-usaarl-stem@health.mil

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