STEM Instructor / After-School Science Instructor/Teacher

Job Description: STEM Instructor – $60 per lesson taught, 1-2 day a week! Great side gig for teachers, tutors & child educator pros. Erdenheim, PA.

Pay: We pay a flat rate of $60 per lesson taught. This includes prepping supplies, reviewing the lesson, and teaching the lesson.

About Science Explorers

Science Explorers runs hands-on, after-school STEM clubs for kids ages 4–11 across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. We teach science, technology, engineering, and math through fun, interactive experiments because if it's not FUN, we're not doing it! Learn more: scienceexplorers.com/about

Now Hiring: After-School STEM/Science Instructors and anyone who has experience with children and loves science!

We're looking for an enthusiastic instructors who have worked or volunteered with groups of children to lead a weekly hands-on science club for elementary students. This is a great part-time job for teachers, educators, tutors, camp counselors, childcare workers, STEM/education majors or anyone who experience with groups of children looking for flexible after-school hours. Additional club locations run throughout PA, NJ, and DE. Instructors interested in picking up more than one class per week are encouraged to let us know.

You'll join a growing team of instructors and a company that believes learning should feel like play.

What You'll Do

• Lead engaging, hands-on STEM experiments and activities for elementary-aged students (K-5)
• Create a fun, safe, and supportive classroom environment
• Follow provided lesson plans and manage classroom supplies
• Supervise student safety and well-being throughout each session
• Communicate clearly with students and parents

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience working with children in a teaching, tutoring, childcare, camp counselor, or coaching role (school or non-school setting accepted)
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Comfortable explaining STEM/science concepts in a simple, kid-friendly way
• Reliable transportation to the school location; able to transport lesson supplies
• Available in the afternoon during the school year.
• Able to arrive 20 - 30 minutes before class and stay through pickup/cleanup
• Background check/clearances required (or willingness to obtain)
• High school degree required

Training & Support:

Training is provided as part of the onboarding process and offered every year after that. Support is always just a phone call away! We want you to be succesfull and feel supported.

Schedule:

Enfield Elementary, 300 Montgomery Ave, Erdenheim, PA 19038, Wednesday and Thursdays starting 9/23, with the children in club from 3:40pm - 4:40pm. Please arrive by 3:20pm. Apply by 8/21 to complete onboarding before the start date.

Class size: approx. 15 - 20 students

Benefits:

• All curriculum and supplies provided
• Flexible schedule, ideal as a second job or side gig (choose the sites you want to work at!)
• Employee discount on Science Explorers programs
• Referral bonus program

Work Location: In person

Science Explorers is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Ready to inspire the next generation of scientists? Apply today!

Pay: $60.00 per day

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Referral program

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• working or volunteering with children: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Erdenheim, PA 19038 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person