Household Science & Hands-On Experiments Enrichment Instructor

Concorde Education; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Concorde Education, LLC partners with schools and community locations to deliver engaging enrichment programs for K-12 students. Enthusiastic professionals with backgrounds in science, STEM, education, engineering or related fields are invited to provide instructional services on a contract basis for various assignments.

Assignments vary by location and program length, with opportunities to lead interactive activities, utilize everyday materials, and foster curiosity and scientific thinking

Qualifications

• Experience explaining scientific concepts to students.
• Ability to lead hands-on experiments safely.
• Comfort with after-school enrichment formats.
• Willingness to work as an independent contractor.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging, hands-on science activities for K-12 students.
• Explain the science behind experiments and answer questions.
• Maintain classroom safety and orderly instruction.
• Prepare materials and arrive ready for assignments as scheduled.

Skills

Science education

STEM instruction

After-school programs

Safety awareness

Education

College student or graduate in science/engineering/education

Job description

Location

Location: On-site at partner schools or community locations (varies by assignment)

Schedule

Schedule: Typically 1-4 instructional hours per week, primarily after school

Program Length

Program Length: Approximately 8-10 weeks per assignment

Start Date

Start Date: Rolling opportunities based on school partner schedules

Compensation

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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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