Part-Time Afterschool STEM Instructor

New-York-Edge,-Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

New York Edge seeks a STEM Specialist for after-school programs in the Bronx. This part-time, in-person role supports the curriculum and teaches STEM activities to children and teens, with emphasis on safety and engaging learning experiences.

Work hours are 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday; candidates must be at least 18 and have high school diploma, with college STEM credits preferred. Duties include lesson planning, materials prep, and assessments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• College credits in computer programming, engineering, education, math, science and/or related degrees are highly preferred.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in a variety of STEM activities and have prior experience teaching youth.
• Experience working with children strongly preferred.
• May be required to walk up and down stairs; may lift or move objects/materials as needed.
• Work is in New York City Public School settings with community interaction during trips or events.
• Specialists report to the school building and interact with staff, students, parents, and administration.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with and among students.
• Teach or co-lead daily activities.
• Learn and facilitate STEM curriculum, including Math, Robotics, Science, Coding, Technology and/or Engineering.
• Establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicate them to students.
• Prepare materials for daily activities.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to student needs and interests.
• Support coordination of program events.
• Input data and prepare reports.
• Administer pre and post-assessments and evaluations for student activities.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Communication

Organization

Time management

Multitasking

Reliability

Judgment

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

STEM college credits preferred

Job description

New York Edge seeks a STEM Specialist for after-school programs in the Bronx. This part-time, in-person role supports the curriculum and teaches STEM activities to children and teens, with emphasis on safety and engaging learning experiences.

Work hours are 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday; candidates must be at least 18 and have high school diploma, with college STEM credits preferred. Duties include lesson planning, materials prep, and assessments.