Part-Time STEAM Educator

SHARP LITERACY, INC; Glendale (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

SHARP LITERACY, INC. is seeking a Part-Time/Flex STEAM Educator to lead one-hour, hands-on STEAM workshops for K3 to 5th grade students in the Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Racine areas. You will step into classrooms during school hours, delivering diverse sessions with confidence and reliability.

Schedule is designed by the educator, with flexible, drop-in opportunities. The role requires strong communication, adaptability, and a passion for hands-on technology-based learning; bilingual candidates

Qualifications

• Availability Monday through Friday during school hours.
• Experience in K-5 or elementary settings.
• Strong technology skills and problem-solving ability.
• Reliable transportation to school sites.
• Familiarity with teaching STEAM/STEM content to elementary students, or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Lead one-hour hands-on STEAM workshops in classrooms.
• Travel to school sites across Milwaukee metro area.
• Deliver sessions with confidence, often with limited lead time.
• Collaborate with SHARP staff to adapt activities.

Skills

Hands-on

Classroom management

Technology integration

Communication skills

Schedule flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, CS, technology, arts, or related field

Job description

Part-Time/Flex STEAM Educator

SHARP's Educators play a critical role in keeping our mission running smoothly by stepping into classrooms to lead one-hour, drop-in, hands‑on STEAM workshops for students in grades K3 to 5th. This is a unique position for educators who want meaningful, purpose‑driven part‑time work.

What makes this role different:

Our Educators are trained across our full K3–5th grade STEAM curriculum. We'll invest the time to get you comfortable leading any session in our lineup, so you can step in to any classroom with confidence on a schedule that you've designed. Our programming serves students in the Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Racine areas.

Who we are:

SHARP is a nonprofit that has grown into a leading force for experiential STEAM‑based learning throughout southeastern Wisconsin. We partner with educators to foster a love of learning through innovative programming that is grounded in community partnerships. Our programming sparks curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in students by building the skills that set them up for success, no matter their circumstances.

What we're looking for:

• Availability Monday through Friday during school hours
• Comfort learning and delivering a range of hands‑on, technology‑based workshops across multiple grade levels
• Confidence engaging and managing a classroom independently, often with limited lead time
• Reliability, flexibility, and strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, computer science, technology, the arts, or a related field preferred
• Experience working in school settings with diverse student populations
• Familiarity with teaching STEAM/STEM content to elementary students, or willingness to learn
• Strong technology skills and problem‑solving ability; prior coding experience is a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have reliable transportation, as driving to school sites is required
• Bilingual candidates will be given special consideration