Part-Time After-School Science Instructor: Hands-On STEM

Mad Science of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great resume builder

Fine-tune classroom management skills

Fun work environment

Free snacks

Job summary

Mad Science of St. Louis is seeking dependable instructors to lead hands-on science enrichment programs at elementary schools across the St. Louis area.

No science degree required—the curriculum, experiments, and materials are provided, and you bring enthusiasm and professionalism. This is a very part-time role designed to complement other commitments. Instructors typically teach 2–4 afternoons per week, with each class about an hour long, usually between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with elementary-age children.
• Be energetic, dependable, patient, and professional.
• Be comfortable speaking in front of and managing a group.
• Be available on at least two weekday afternoons.
• Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Be able to travel to schools throughout the St. Louis area.
• Be able to carry and transport program equipment and supplies.
• Be able to follow a structured curriculum and lesson plan.
• Communicate clearly with children, school personnel, and office staff.
• Complete required training and applicable background-screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead interactive, hands-on science lessons for elementary-age children.
• Demonstrate experiments and explain scientific concepts in an age-appropriate way.
• Encourage children to participate, ask questions, and explore.
• Prepare and organize materials before each program.
• Clean and repack equipment after class.
• Transport program materials to and from assigned schools.
• Communicate professionally with school staff and the Mad Science office.
• Follow all company, school, and child-safety procedures.
• Arrive at each program prepared and on time.

Skills

Enjoy working with children

Energetic

Dependable

Patient

Public speaking

Group management

Reliable transportation

Travel to schools

Curriculum adherence

Clear communication

Job description

Mad Science of St. Louis is seeking dependable instructors to lead hands-on science enrichment programs at elementary schools across the St. Louis area.

No science degree required—the curriculum, experiments, and materials are provided, and you bring enthusiasm and professionalism. This is a very part-time role designed to complement other commitments. Instructors typically teach 2–4 afternoons per week, with each class about an hour long, usually between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m.