Afterschool STEM Instructor + Tutor (Astoria + Sunnyside, Queens)

Launch Math LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time position

Curriculum provided

Job summary

Launch Math LLC is seeking a part-time instructor to teach afterschool STEM classes in Queens (Astoria and Sunnyside). You will use Launch curricula and materials to deliver engaging, project-based lessons and help students gain confidence in math and science.

Requirements include Scratch coding ability, passion for teaching children, and prior tutoring or student-facing experience. Flexible schedule for an extended academic year is ideal.

Qualifications

• STEM subject matter expertise in sciences, tech, or math.
• Ability to code using Scratch.
• Experience tutoring or working with students.
• Flexible schedule and commitment for an extended duration.

Responsibilities

• Provide top quality instruction utilizing proven Launch methods, curriculum, and provided materials
• Enthusiastically engage students during instructional sessions
• Help students gain confidence in their ability to learn and succeed
• Maintain regular communications with the Launch Program Coordinators
• Constantly assess and consider ways to improve classroom experience

Skills

Scratch coding

Teaching

Hands-on projects

Student engagement

Job description

Launch provides inspiring afterschool programs by merging innovative curriculum with an engaging learning experience to foster appreciation and generate excitement for STEM topics. Designed for kids ranging from toddlers to tweens, Launch's unique programs spark each child's intrinsic desire to learn.

The company is hiring part-time instructors to to teach afterschool classes in Astoria and Sunnyside, Queens.

Launch Instructors work in one of our partner schools in Queens leading project based enrichment classes focused on STEM. Examples of STEM classes include (but are not limited to): Coding with Scratch, Potent Potions, High Voltage Heroes, and our "I Wanna Be..." series featuring Engineer, Game Maker, and Sports Doctor!

As a Launch Instructor you are expected to:

• Provide top quality instruction utilizing proven Launch methods, curriculum, and provided materials
• Enthusiastically engage students during instructional sessions
• Help students gain confidence in their ability to learn and succeed
• Constantly assess and consider ways to improve classroom experience
• Maintain regular communications with the Launch Program Coordinators

• For STEM classes, subject matter expertise in related sciences, tech, or math; A passion and skill for building hands-on projects with kids; Ability to code using Scratch is a requirement.
• Strong desire to teach children
• Personable, friendly, reliable and communicative
• Previous experience working with students as a tutor or in a similar capacity
• A relatively flexible schedule and the ability to commit to servicing students for an extended duration, preferably a full academic year
• Most important, the belief that every student can learn and love math and science

• $25 per hour, with assignments approximately 2-3 hours in duration
• For STEM classes, all curriculum and materials are provided (you do not need to create lesson plans)
• Part-time position