Arts & STEM Instructor: Inspire Creative Thinkers

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Peacedale (RI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area is seeking an Arts and STEM Instructor for a part-time role in South Kingstown, RI. The position focuses on delivering engaging curricula that blend arts and STEM to a diverse student body, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and practical problem solving.

The role emphasizes hands-on workshops, age-appropriate lesson planning, and adherence to YMCA safety and child protection standards.

Qualifications

• Enjoyment of the Arts, STEM field, or a related discipline.
• Experience teaching is great, but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students, parents, and other staff.
• Ability to deliver age-appropriate lesson plans (Curriculum and training will be provided).
• Familiarity with educational technology and tools that support interactive and remote learning.

Responsibilities

• Implement comprehensive lesson plans for arts and/or STEM subjects tailored to various age groups and learning styles.
• Facilitate hands-on workshops and projects that encourage student participation and creativity.
• Maintain an inclusive and supportive classroom environment that nurtures diversity, equity, and respect among all students.
• Understand YMCA core values of Caring, Honest, Respect, and Responsibility and implement them in both teaching style and instruction
• Commit to YMCA Safety standards and follow all Child Protection standards (training will be provided)

Skills

Arts

STEM

Curriculum development

Student engagement

Communication

Job description

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area is seeking an Arts and STEM Instructor for a part-time role in South Kingstown, RI. The position focuses on delivering engaging curricula that blend arts and STEM to a diverse student body, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and practical problem solving.

The role emphasizes hands-on workshops, age-appropriate lesson planning, and adherence to YMCA safety and child protection standards.