Kids Cooking & STEM - After School Instructor

Nexplore; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Nexplore is seeking an After School Instructor for Prospect Hill, CT. This part-time role involves delivering hands-on cooking and STEM activities, following scheduled lessons, and engaging families to support student learning in a national enrichment program.

Qualified applicants have AA or higher, 2+ years of teaching experience with children, strong communication skills, and availability for the posted schedule. Training and on-site collaboration with the Program Success Manager are required.

Qualifications

• Part-time position.
• AA Degree (or higher).
• 2+ years teaching/instructing preferred.
• Experience working with children.
• Educational (development or training) experience.
• Teaching degree or certificate is a PLUS.
• Must commit to the full proposed schedule.
• Great communication and presentation skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Willing to complete mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Consistency - follow a provided schedule, arrive on time and prepared to teach, review lesson plans and materials beforehand.
• Competence - deliver meaningful, standard-aligned instruction that fosters critical thinking and problem solving, manage materials.
• Communication - engage in professional, responsive communication with Program Success Manager and site personnel.
• Creativity - deliver instruction from Nexplore's programs, administer accommodations and extensions as relevant.
• Community - participate in family engagement efforts and empower each child to engage in Nexplore programs.

Education

AA Degree (or higher)

Teaching degree or certificate

Great communication and presentation skills

Willing to complete mandatory training

2+ years teaching/instructing

Job description

Kids Cooking & STEM - After School Instructor

Prospect Hill Historic District, Connecticut, United States

About this position

About Nexplore: (www.nexploreusa.com) Nexplore is a national enrichment service provider with a mission to foster the joy of learning through 125+ STEAM, Life Skills, and Fitness solutions offered as after school, in‑school, and summer programs. Currently, Nexplore proudly offers programs at over 1200 sites across 25+ US states, equitably serving thousands of students as evidenced by our 5-star Google review . Watch this video and learn how Nexplore brings hands‑on learning to life across schools nationwide—through engaging programs, expert instructors, and our 5C Commitment in action.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Consistency - Follow a provided schedule, arrive on time and prepared to teach (must review lesson plans and materials prior to instruction), and maintain compliance with site expectations.
• Competence - Deliver meaningful, standard‑aligned instruction that cultivates critical thinking, problem solving, and joy in the learning process. Manage all supplied instructional materials.
• Communication - Engage in professional, responsive, effective communication with Nexplore Program Success Manager and site personnel.
• Creativity - Deliver inspiring instruction from Nexplore’s collection of 80+ programs, administering accommodations and extensions, as relevant.
• Community - Participate in family engagement efforts (welcome letters, showcases, etc.) and empower each and every child to meaningfully access and engage in Nexplore programs.

Why Join Nexplore

In addition to joining a rapidly growing national educational enrichment service organization, you will be supporting youth to foster a joy of learning and strengthen their 21st century life skills. You will join a team of passionate educators and professionals to strengthen our program offerings and organizational impact. This is an excellent opportunity for a mission‑aligned teacher looking to grow professionally and equitably impact education services locally.

Qualifications

• Part‑time position
• AA Degree (or higher)
• 2+ years teaching/instructing (preferred)
• Experience working with children
• Educational (development or training) experience
• Teaching degree or certificate is a PLUS!
• Must commit to the full proposed schedule
• Great communication and presentation skills
• Reliable transportation
• Willing to complete mandatory training

Nexplore provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Site address(s)

Prospect Hill, CT 06511

Day(s)

Monday - Friday

Class time(s)

Classes run between the times of 2:00 - 5:00 typically 60 minute blocks

Compensation

$65 per hour of class

Compensation is per class or assignment (mini camp, field trip, etc.)