Part-Time Instructor | K–8 | Flexible After-School Hours

Ready Set STEM; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

Ready Set STEM is seeking tutors to teach K-8 students in after-school programs in Illinois. Instructors deliver prepared STEM curriculum, provide feedback, and ensure a safe, engaging environment.

Training is provided; scheduling is flexible around your availability, with most sessions after school on weekdays and occasional Saturdays.

Strong communication, reliability, and comfort with basic digital tools are valued; 18+ and background screening required.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Teaching and classroom management skills preferred.
• Applicants 18+, must successfully complete required background screening before independently working with students.

Responsibilities

• Teach the course content to a group of 10-15 students.
• Complete training for assigned courses before instruction.
• Provide students with feedback and check for understanding throughout each lesson.
• Work cooperatively with other instructors to ensure a safe and engaged environment for our students.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Punctuality

Reliability

Teaching

Tools

Email management tools

Shared documents platforms

Digital classroom tools

Job description

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teach the course content to a group of 10-15 students.
• Complete training for assigned courses before instruction.
• Provide students with feedback and check for understanding throughout each lesson.
• Work cooperatively with other instructors to ensure a safe and engaged environment for our students.

Requirements:

• Passion for working with K-8 students
• Available to work approximately 2–10 hours per week when programs are available.
• Availability during after-school hours on weekdays and occasional Saturdays.
• Basic proficiency with email, shared documents, and other digital classroom tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Teaching and classroom management skills preferred.
• Applicants 18+, Must successfully complete required background screening before independently working with students.
• Familiarity with STEM concepts, Block Code, Python, Robotics, etc. is preferred but not required. Training is provided.

What to Expect:

This is a flexible, part-time teaching position designed around individual instructor availability. Programs typically run after school on weekdays, with occasional Saturday opportunities. Assignment volume varies throughout the year.

What We Provide

• Prepared STEM curriculum and lesson materials
• Training before teaching assigned courses
• Classroom materials and equipment
• Support from experienced instructors/program staff
• Flexible scheduling based on instructor availability
• Opportunities for increased responsibility in areas such as curriculum development, program support, and administrative work based on performance, interest, and organizational needs.