Household Science & Hands-On Experiments Enrichment Instructor

Concorde Education, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Concorde Education, LLC is seeking qualified professionals to support K–12 science enrichment programs at partner schools and community sites. Instructors deliver engaging hands-on lessons, lead experiments, and help students explore concepts across chemistry, physics, biology, and environmental science.

Opportunities vary by assignment, with rolling start dates and on-site locations. Typical assignments run 8–10 weeks with 1–4 instructional hours per week, usually after school.

Qualifications

• Backgrounds in science, STEM, education, engineering, laboratory sciences, or related fields.
• Prior K–12 teaching experience is helpful but is not required for every assignment.
• Ability to lead hands-on science activities safely.

Responsibilities

• Deliver after-school science enrichment activities.
• Lead hands-on experiments and activities for K–12 students.
• Ensure safety and adapt activities to age group and setting.

Job description

• Location: On-site at partner schools or community locations (varies by assignment)
• Schedule: Typically 1–4 instructional hours per week, primarily after school
• Program Length: Approximately 8–10 weeks per assignment
• Start Date: Rolling opportunities based on school partner schedules
• Compensation: Starting at $50+ per instructional hour, with rates varying based on the assignment, instructor qualifications, experience, location, scheduling needs, and other program-related factors.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Concorde Education partners with schools and community organizations to provide engaging enrichment programs that inspire curiosity, creativity, confidence, and lifelong learning.

We are seeking enthusiastic professionals with backgrounds in science, STEM, education, engineering, laboratory sciences, environmental science, or other related fields who are interested in providing instructional services for K–12 hands-on science enrichment programs.

Household Science programs introduce students to scientific concepts through fun, interactive experiments and activities using familiar, everyday materials. These programs are designed to make science approachable and exciting while encouraging students to experiment, ask questions, make predictions, and discover how science connects to the world around them.

This posting is intended to identify qualified professionals who may be considered for future independent contractor instructional assignments as opportunities become available.

POTENTIAL ASSIGNMENT AREAS

Depending on the specific school, age group, and program, instructional activities may explore topics such as:

• Fun science experiments using everyday materials
• Chemical reactions and changes
• States of matter
• Density, buoyancy, and surface tension
• Acids, bases, and pH
• Electricity and magnetism
• Light, sound, and energy
• Forces, motion, and simple machines
• Weather and environmental science
• Slime, polymers, and material science
• Engineering and building challenges
• Scientific observation and experimentation
• The science behind common household objects and activities

Activities should be age-appropriate, engaging, and conducted with appropriate attention to classroom and student safety.

Specific curriculum, student age group, schedule, materials, and program expectations vary by assignment.

IDEAL BACKGROUNDS

Potential instructors may come from a variety of professional, educational, and academic backgrounds, including:

• Science teachers or educators
• STEM instructors
• Biology, chemistry, physics, or environmental science backgrounds
• Engineering or technology professionals
• Laboratory or research backgrounds
• Science museum or educational-program staff
• After-school or summer-camp STEM instructors
• College students or graduates studying science, engineering, education, or related fields
• Professionals with experience leading hands‑on science activities for children

Prior K–12 teaching experience is helpful but is not required for every assignment. Relevant professional, academic, scientific, or instructional experience may also be considered.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Successful instructors should be able to:

• Make scientific concepts fun, understandable, and engaging for students
• Lead hands‑on experiments and activities in an organized manner
• Explain the science behind experiments rather than simply demonstrating them
• Encourage students to ask questions, make predictions, and explore ideas
• Maintain appropriate classroom and activity safety
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Communicate professionally with students, school personnel, and Concorde Education
• Arrive prepared and reliably fulfill accepted instructional assignments

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR OPPORTUNITIES

Instructional opportunities are offered on an independent contractor basis and vary based on partner-school needs.

Submitting an application does not guarantee an assignment. Qualified applicants may be contacted when an opportunity becomes available that aligns with their background, location, availability, and the specific requirements of the program.

Assignment details, including schedule, location, instructional expectations, materials, and compensation, are provided for review before an instructor accepts an opportunity.

If you have a background in science, STEM, education, engineering, or hands‑on learning and enjoy helping young people discover how much fun science can be, we encourage you to apply for consideration for upcoming instructional opportunities.