Instructor STEM for Afterschool Programs

BUILT BY ME; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid training

Small groups

Competitive pay

Entrepreneurial environment

Job summary

Built by Me is a Dover-based STEM enrichment company seeking energetic instructors to lead hands-on classes for grades 1-8. You will guide small groups, foster creativity, and help students turn ideas into projects.

Flexibility is key: part-time hours include late afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays. Prior experience with kids and a passion for robotics, coding, math, design, and art are a plus. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with kids.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High energy, dependable, friendly and flexible.
• Basic understanding of technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities for small groups (≤10) in STEM classes.
• Create inclusive, safe environment and encourage authentic student voice.
• Deliver engaging, hands-on lessons and facilitate project-based activities.

Skills

Kids experience

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Emotional intelligence

Energetic and friendly

Tech interest (robotics/coding)

Design sensibility

Creative mind

Job description

Part-Time / Flexible Schedule / Dover, NJ (07801)

Built by Me is a STEM enrichment company. We offer a variety of STEM classes and workshops to children in grades 1 - 8. Our goal is to teach kids to use technology to create and explore. All of our programs are interactive, collaborative, hands-on, project-based, and focused on using technology to create and learn new skills while having fun!

Our mission: “Help Children Grow into Creators”.

The Opportunity

We want to continue to build our team with people that enjoy working with children and love STEM! If you are an energetic and enthusiastic person with a passion for STEM and prior experience working with kids, come join our team! This could be the perfect opportunity to gain practical experience and help build your resume. The benefits of being a Built by Me instructor include:

• Flexible, part-time hours to accommodate your schedule – late afternoon, evening, or weekends
• You’ll create an inclusive and safe environment, allying with students to speak and write in their authentic voice
• Working with small groups of children, no more than 10
• Entrepreneurial environment
• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Innovative and fun environment and curriculum

Qualifications

• Experience working with kids
• Driver’s License and reliable transportation is a plus (will pay for mileage)
• Availability on weekdays 4-7 pm and Saturdays 9 am-12 pm
• Interest in robotics, coding, math, design, communications, video, music, and art
• High emotional intelligence and a creative mind with a great design sensibility, and a driven work ethic
• Are energetic, dependable, friendly, and flexible
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic understanding of technology