After School STEM instructor

Mad Science of WI IL & MI; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

401(k)

401(k) matching

Free food & snacks

Job summary

Mad Science of WI IL & MI is seeking energetic part-time instructors to bring hands-on science workshops to youth from Pre-K to 6th grade. You will travel to schools, daycare centers, or community sites to lead engaging, age-appropriate experiments after training.

We provide curriculum and materials; you set your own schedule from one to five days a week, with mileage reimbursement and flexible shifts. Passion for science, teaching, and a willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication and a love of working with children.
• Have regular access to a car and are comfortable driving to schools or parks.
• Flexible, self-motivated, and comfortable in autonomous, supportive team environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive to a school, daycare or park and rec (we offer a mileage reimbursement plan).
• Lead a one hour exciting, immersive and interactive science lesson (after a lot of paid training so that you feel totally comfortable in all ways).

Skills

Verbal communication

Children

Teaching

Acting

Reliable transportation

Flexible schedule

Autonomy

Creativity

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Free food & snacks

Mad Science Is Hiring!

Part Time - Flexible Schedule

You are:

• Flexible, creative, engaging and have excellent verbal communication skills.
• You love children, science, teaching and/or acting.
• You own/have regular access to a car.
• You often say things like, "I got that." "I have an idea." "Let me take the lead on that." and "I handled that. What next?"
• You thrive in environments where you get a lot of support but function with a great deal of autonomy.
• You are excited by non-traditional work schedules because you love the gig economy!
• You aren't afraid to try new things and you love variety.

We are:

• A team of STEM-loving folks who spend our days transforming laboratory science into fun, interactive learning experiences for youth from Pre-K to 6th grade.
• We believe in working smart and having a good time.
• We all wear many hats and we work collaboratively to get things done and ensure that our students and their families are thrilled by their learning experience.

The Job:

It's different. We know it. We hope that's exciting to you! We really have a great time with the kids, they love our programs! You can work anywhere from 1 day to 5 days a week teaching a science workshops during the afternoon and/or weekends. We provide ALL supplies, equipment and curriculum to teach the EASY, yet fun science classes. Most of our Jr. Scientists are in K-5th grade, you'll teach basic science concepts in a fun and engaging way.

What will you do?

• You will drive to a school, daycare or park and rec (we offer a mileage reimbursement plan)
• You will lead a one hour exciting, immersive and interactive science lesson (after a lot of paid training so that you feel totally comfortable in all ways)

Pay:

Instructing $40-50/ per one hour class (with set up and take down it averages about $25-$28 per hour) Most days you will work 1, maybe 2 programs per day. A typical instructor will work 3-10 hours per week, depending on availability.

PS-we also loan you a cool lab coat to wear too! (you'll be a science rockstar)