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Nexplore; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Nexplore is seeking a part-time instructor to deliver in-person STEM, Digital Tech, Art, Life Skills, and/or Fitness instruction to students in grades PreK-12 at Des Moines sites. You will receive training, lesson plans, and materials, and report to a Program Success Manager.

Responsibilities include following schedules, delivering standards-aligned lessons, and engaging families. Qualifications include AA degree or higher, 2+ years teaching, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• AA Degree (or higher) is required.
• 2+ years teaching/instructing experience preferred.
• Experience working with children is needed.
• Educational development or training experience is a plus.
• Teaching degree or certificate is a PLUS!
• Must commit to the full proposed schedule.
• Great communication and presentation skills are essential.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Willing to complete mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Follow a provided schedule, arrive on time and prepared to teach, review lesson plans and materials.
• Deliver standard-aligned instruction that fosters critical thinking and joy in learning.
• Communicate professionally with the Program Success Manager and site staff.
• Deliver instruction from Nexplore’s programs, adapting for accommodations when needed.
• Engage families through letters, showcases, and events.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Presentation

Reliability

Education

AA Degree (or higher)

Teaching degree or certificate

Job description

Nexplore is a national enrichment service provider with a mission to foster the joy of learning through 125+ STEAM, Life Skills, and Fitness solutions offered as after school, in-school, and summer programs. Currently, Nexplore proudly offers programs at over 1200 sites across 25+ US states, equitably serving thousands of students as evidenced by our 5-star Google review .

Watch this video and learn how Nexplore brings hands-on learning to life across schools nationwide—through engaging programs, expert instructors, and our 5C Commitment in action.

Nexplore Instructor Role

The Nexplore Instructor is responsible for consistently delivering high-quality, in-person STEM, Digital Tech, Art, Life Skills and/or Fitness instruction to foster the joy of learning. Supplied with training, lesson plans, curriculum, and materials, the Nexplore Instructor is responsible for preparing for instruction and teaching students in grades PreK-12 (varies based on assignment). They will report to a Program Success Manager.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Consistency - Follow a provided schedule, arrive on time and prepared to teach (must review lesson plans and materials prior to instruction), and maintain compliance with site expectations.
• Competence - Deliver meaningful, standard-aligned instruction that cultivates critical thinking, problem solving, and joy in the learning process. Manage all supplied instructional materials.
• Communication - Engage in professional, responsive, effective communication with Nexplore Program Success Manager and site personnel.
• Creativity - Deliver inspiring instruction from Nexplore’s collection of 80+ programs, administering accommodations and extensions, as relevant.
• Community - Participate in family engagement efforts (welcome letters, showcases, etc.) and empower each and every child to meaningfully access and engage in Nexplore programs.

Why Join Nexplore

In addition to joining a rapidly growing national educational enrichment service organization, you will be supporting youth to foster a joy of learning and strengthen their 21st century life skills. You will join a team of passionate educators and professionals to strengthen our program offerings and organizational impact. This is an excellent opportunity for a mission-aligned teacher looking to grow professionally and equitably impact education services locally.

Qualifications

• Part-time position
• AA Degree (or higher)
• 2+ years teaching/instructing (preferred)
• Experience working with children
• Educational (development or training) experience
• Teaching degree or certificate is a PLUS!
• Must commit to the full proposed schedule
• Great communication and presentation skills
• Reliable transportation
• Willing to complete mandatory training

Nexplore provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Site address(s): Des Moines, 50315

Day(s): Monday - Friday

Class time(s): Two classes back to back 3:00-4:00 ( K-2nd), 4:00-5:00 (3rd-5th)

Program: STEAM

Compensation: $50 per hour of class - $100 per day!

Compensation is per class or assignment (mini camp, field trip, etc.)