Instructor

Mad Science of Central Oklahoma; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 17,908 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Mileage travel assistance

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Edmond, Oklahoma is seeking a Mad Scientist to inspire children through fun and engaging science activities. You will facilitate workshops and present demonstrations, teaching concepts from chemistry to physics. Ideal candidates are passionate about education and working with children, and possess a reliable car. Paid training is provided and flexible hours are available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Background in science education preferred.
• Must be a college student, graduate, or post-college graduate.
• Must have a reliable car.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging workshops and after-school programs.
• Present high-energy science demonstrations to large groups.
• Teach various scientific concepts in an entertaining way.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Communication skills

Ability to conduct demonstrations

Flexibility

Education

Experience in education and science

College degree or current enrollment

Job description

At Mad Science, we are having a blast! We pay you to have fun! Build and fly rockets, demonstrate lasers, explore the states of matter using dry ice, and help children create slime and other polymers. You will inspire the next generation of scientists through our innovative activities that show kids what science is really about.

Company Overview

Our mission is to inspire children through science, sparking lifelong imagination and curiosity. For over 30 years, we have delivered unique, hands-on science experiences for children through our after-school programs, birthday parties, workshops, special events, and summer camps. Our innovative programs are as entertaining as they are educational!

Job Summary

As a Mad Scientist, you will lead students through an inquiry-based discovery method involving instructor demonstrations, hands-on activities, and amazing take-home projects that will illustrate how science affects the world around us. Mad Science is the world’s leading provider of fun science programs for elementary-aged children.

Responsibilities

Facilitate engaging class workshops, activity booths and after-school science enrichment programs using a pre-set, easy-to-understand curriculum. Each session is high-energy. It’s part entertainment, and part education

Present high energy demonstrations and experiments in an assembly of over 100 students

Enjoy teaching children from preK to middle school the fascinating wonders of science- anywhere from basic chemistry, space science, meteorology, physics and more

Qualifications

Experience and a passion working with children

Experience and background in education and science at the pre grade or grade school levels

College students, college graduates and post-college graduates are welcome

A reliable car

Flexible working hours

Fun and outgoing personality!

Completes background check

Training

Paid training provided

Salary:

Based on the program, ranges from $13 to $40 per hour

Some mileage travel assistance provided with certain programs