STEM Instructor for K-12 After School

Togetherhood; Boston; On-site; PHP 7,592,406 - 10,123,209; Full time

Job summary

Togetherhood is expanding a network of instructors to teach STEM to K-12 students in Boston schools and communities. Opportunities range from 6 weeks to 18 weeks, with after‑school classes paid per class or per student. This is a contracted, supplemental 1099 role with a materials budget for classes that require one.

We’re seeking enthusiastic instructors with STEM expertise who can create engaging, hands‑on lessons and foster inclusive, joyful learning environments for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching school age children.
• Subject matter expertise in STEM.
• Ability to build hands-on projects with kids.
• Ability to create a fun, structured and inclusive classroom.

Responsibilities

• Develop age-appropriate STEM curriculum for after‑school students.
• Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise.
• Establish a structured and lively classroom that keeps students engaged.
• Foster a positive, supportive learning environment for students of varying skill levels.
• Build connections with students in a warm and inclusive environment.
• Track student growth and offer constructive feedback.
• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to teach.
• Create a memorable experience for the children in your class.

Skills

STEM

Hands-on projects

Teaching

Adaptable

Inclusive classroom

Creative

Autonomy

Job description

About Togetherhood

At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdancing, chess, or STEM, we match talented instructors with opportunities to share their skills and spark joy in the next generation.

Our mission is simple but powerful: “to infuse every community with high quality enrichment and education.”We’re here to support you in sharing your craft, your voice, and your passionwith kids who are ready to learn and grow. If you’re a dynamic instructor who loves what you teach and why you teach it, we’d love for you to be part of Togetherhood.

What You’ll Do

As a member of our network, you will be matched with opportunities to teach STEM (including but not limited to Science, Coding, Math, Robotics, Engineering, Video Games, Computer Animation, AI) to K-12 students at schools, buildings, and communities across Boston. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks.

As an after school instructor, you’ll have the following responsibilities:

• Develop age-appropriate STEM curriculum for after-school students
• Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise
• Establish a well-structured and lively classroom that keeps students engaged
• Foster a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment for students of varying skill levels
• Build connections with students in a warm and inclusive environment
• Track student growth and offer positive, helpful feedback
• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to teach
• Create a memorable experience for the children in your class

Who You Are

A fun, enthusiastic, adaptable instructor, with experience teaching school age children, and who:

• Has subject matter expertise in STEM
• Has a passion and skill for building hands‑on projects with kids
• Has excitement, joy, and passion for both teaching kids and personal development/learning
• Knows how to create a fun, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
• Brings your own voice and creativity to each class you teach
• Is cooperative, supportive, flexible
• Is dependable, proactive, and thrives when given autonomy … and also appreciates support and clear expectations

$90 - $120 an hour

Teachers in the Togetherhood network are paid per class, either flat rate or per-student (determined by the partner school). This is contracted, supplemental 1099 work. There is a separate materials budget for teachers to use for classes requiring one.