After-School STEM Instructor -VA

Mad Science of Washington DC; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Mad Science of DC is hiring energetic instructors to lead hands-on elementary science workshops after school. You’ll deliver 60-minute sessions with 10–20 curious kids, fostering a safe, engaging learning environment.

Training and all materials are provided, so you can focus on experiments and classroom leadership. We’re looking for an education or STEM student, tutor, or camp counselor with a reliable vehicle and afternoon availability.

Qualifications

• Afternoon availability during school dismissal (2:30 PM–5:30 PM) on at least 2 weekdays.
• Youth experience in teaching, tutoring, camp counseling, or childcare.
• Reliable personal vehicle and valid driver’s license to transport lab kits.
• Background check; costs covered.

Responsibilities

• Lead interactive, 60-minute science sessions for groups of 10–20 kids.
• Manage a safe, structured classroom using provided guidelines.
• Transport weekly lab kits to schools and perform quick setup/pack-up.

Skills

Teaching

Public speaking

Classroom management

Education

Education or STEM student

Tools

Lab kits transport

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Inspire Young Minds & Build Your Teaching Resume

Are you an education or STEM student, tutor, or camp counselor looking for flexible afternoon income? Mad Science of DC is hiring energetic instructors to lead fun, hands-on elementary science workshops.

We provide 100% of the equipment, structured lesson plans, and fully paid training so you can focus entirely on leading experiments and building classroom leadership skills.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Competitive, Honest Pay: Earn $75 per 90-minute commitment (60 min class + 30 min total setup/pack-up).
• Zero Lesson Planning: All experiment kits, scripts, and materials are completely prepared for you.
• Paid Training & Support: Learn classroom management and safety protocols before taking over your first class.
• Smart Route Matching: We pair you with schools close to your home or campus to minimize driving. Equipment kits are picked up just once a week at our Falls Church storage unit.

Responsibilities

• Lead interactive, 60-minute science sessions for groups of 10–20 curious kids.
• Manage a safe, structured classroom using our clear guidelines.
• Transport weekly lab kits to assigned schools and run quick 15-minute setup and pack-up routines.

Requirements

• Reliable Personal Vehicle and valid driver’s license to transport lab kits.
• Afternoon Availability during school dismissal (2:30 PM – 5:30 PM) on at least 2 consistent weekdays.
• Youth Experience (e.g., teaching assistant, tutoring, camp counselor, coaching, or childcare).
• Background Check required (costs 100% covered; existing MCPS/DCPS clearance is a plus).

Professional Benefits

Gain 10+ hours of direct classroom leadership experience - a massive boost for teaching credentials, graduate school, or resume building. High performers receive priority hiring for summer program roles and higher pay tiers.