Afterschool STEM Instructor + Tutor (Manhattan + Brooklyn)

Launch Math LLC; New York (NY); Ibrido; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Part-time

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Launch Math LLC is seeking part-time instructors to work with students individually, in small groups, and in afterschool classes across Manhattan, home visits, or virtual sessions. You’ll deliver project-based STEM enrichment and math tutoring using Launch materials.

You’ll engage learners with hands-on activities, assess progress, communicate with program coordinators, and adapt sessions to fit a flexible schedule and a full academic year commitment.

Competenze

• Subject matter expertise in STEM, tech, or math.
• Passion and skill for hands-on projects with kids.
• Strong desire to teach and communicate with students.
• Flexible schedule and commitment for an extended period.

Mansioni

• Provide high-quality instruction using Launch methods and materials.
• Engage students enthusiastically during sessions.
• Assess progress and adapt activities to improve learning.
• Maintain regular communication with program coordinators.
• Support students across individual, small-group, and class formats.

Conoscenze

STEM knowledge

Coding with Scratch/Python/App Lab

Math tutoring

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Strumenti

Scratch

Python

App Lab

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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 work with students individually, in small groups, and in afterschool classes.

Launch Instructors work in the learning center in Manhattan, in students' homes, virtually, or in one of our many partner schools leading project based enrichment classes focused on STEM and/or tutoring students in math. Launch offers private or group math sessions focused on remediation, homework help, and test prep. Examples of STEM classes include (but are not limited to): Coding with Scratch, Freaky Forces + Elusive Energies, Rockin' Robotics, and our "I Wanna Be..." series featuring Detective, Animator, and Marine Biologist!

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, Python, and/or App Lab a big plus
• For math tutoring, must have strong proficiency in primary school math through Algebra, with Precalculus a plus.
• 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 most daily assignments ranging from approximately 1.75 to 2.5 hours
• For STEM classes, all curriculum and materials are provided (you do not need to create lesson plans)
• Part-time position