Instructor

Mad Science of WI IL & MI; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 6,200 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

401(k)

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Job summary

Mad Science of WI IL & MI is hiring part-time instructors to teach fun, interactive science workshops to K-5 students in after-school programs. Most sessions run 2:30–5:30 PM on weekdays, with additional weekend hours available.

We provide all supplies, equipment and curriculum, and there is mileage reimbursement for travel between locations. We offer a flexible schedule, a chance to advance within our team, and a supportive environment for creative and enthusiastic educators who love science

Qualifications

• Flexible, creative, engaging and have excellent verbal communication skills.
• Love children, science, teaching and/or acting.
• Own/have regular access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Drive to a school, daycare or park and rec (mileage reimbursement plan).
• Lead a one-hour exciting, immersive and interactive science lesson after paid training.

Skills

Verbal communication

Child-friendly

Reliable transportation

Flexible schedule

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks

Mad Science Is Hiring! We have a busy fall schedule and need additional instructors to teach our programs. Most programs take place in the after school hours M-F between 2:30-5:30PM. Additional hours are available on the weekends and periodically during the day.

Part Time - Flexible Schedule

You are

• Flexible, creative, engaging and have excellent verbal communication skills.
• You love children, science, teaching and/or acting.
• You own/have regular access to a car.
• You often say things like, "I got that." "I have an idea." "Let me take the lead on that." and "I handled that. What next?"
• You thrive in environments where you get a lot of support but function with a great deal of autonomy.
• You are excited by non-traditional work schedules because you love the gig economy or have other interests and don't desire a regular 9-5 job!
• You aren't afraid to try new things and you love variety.

We are

• A team of STEM-loving folks who spend our days transforming laboratory science into fun, interactive learning experiences for youth from Pre-K to 6th grade.
• We believe in working smart and having a good time.
• We all wear many hats and we work collaboratively to get things done and ensure that our students and their families are thrilled by their learning experience.

The Job

It's different. We know it. We hope that’s exciting to you! We really have a great time with the kids, they love our programs! You can work anywhere from 1 day to 5 days a week teaching a science workshops during the afternoon and/or weekends. We provide ALL supplies, equipment and curriculum to teach the EASY, yet fun science classes. Most of our Jr. Scientists are in K-5th grade, you’ll teach basic science concepts in a fun and engaging way.

What will you do

• You will drive to a school, daycare or park and rec (we offer a mileage reimbursement plan)
• You will lead a one hour exciting, immersive and interactive science lesson (after a lot of paid training so that you feel totally comfortable in all ways)

Pay

Instructing $40-50/ per one hour class (with set up and take down it averages about $25-$28 per hour) Most days you will work 1, maybe 2 programs per day. A typical instructor will work 3-10 hours per week, depending on availability.

PS-we also loan you a cool lab coat to wear too! (you’ll be a science rockstar)