Part Time - STEM Academy - Instructor

The Pennsylvania State University; Abington Township (PA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A public university in Pennsylvania is seeking up to five part-time STEM Academy Instructors for a high school program in Northeast Philadelphia. Instructors will teach subjects like Engineering, Math, and Computer Science, working around 6 hours per week with a compensation between $30-40 per hour. Ideal candidates are current or former students with proficiency in STEM fields.

Qualifications

• Timely completion of job responsibilities and taking initiative to resolve problems.
• Ability to understand instructions and work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Preferred students should be in at least their 5th semester.

Responsibilities

• Deliver STEM based instruction and activities for high school students.
• Revise written instructions and supporting materials for STEM activities.
• Provide weekly updates and reports to the STEM Faculty Coordinator.

Skills

Proficiency in STEM areas

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Current or former Penn State Abington student

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Abington is searching for up to five (5) part-time STEM Academy Instructors for an in-person math and science based high school program at a community organization in Northeast Philadelphia. The instructors will be responsible for providing pre-designed content in a singular STEM field (Engineering, Math, Physics, IST, Computer Science) to a group of high school students in out-of-school programming. Project activities will occur between September 2025 and June 2025, with opportunities to extend project participation into later semesters. Program activities take place between 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on most weekdays. Instructors will generally work 6 hours per week. Hourly compensation for this opening is between $30-40/hour for qualified college students or recent graduates.

Job Duties

• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants to deliver STEM based instruction, activities, and labs for high school students.
• Follow and revise written instructions and supporting materials for all STEM activities.
• Provide weekly updates, reports, and materials to STEM Faculty Coordinator.
• Communicate regularly with fellow STEM team members and Faculty Coordinator to ensure proper content and problem solving.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Timely completion of job responsibilities and taking initiative to resolve problems.
• Proficiency within at least one STEM area of interest (Engineering, Math, Physics, IST, Computer Science) or Education (5th semester students or higher preferred).
• Ability to understand instructions and work independently as well as collaboratively on tasks.
• Current or former Penn State Abington student (preferred).

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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