STEAM After School Instructor

NEXPLORE; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

Nexplore is seeking an instructor to deliver hands-on STEM, Digital Tech, Art, Life Skills and/or Fitness programs to PreK-12 students. You will teach in-person, using provided lesson plans and materials, and report to a Program Success Manager.

This part-time role requires reliable scheduling: Monday and Thursday classes at 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM, with compensation of $60 per hour per class and commitment to training and program standards.

Qualifications

• Part-time position.
• AA Degree (or higher).
• 2+ years teaching/instructing (preferred).
• Experience working with children.
• Educational (development or training) experience.
• Teaching degree or certificate is a PLUS!
• Must commit to the full proposed schedule
• Great communication and presentation skills
• Reliable transportation
• Willing to complete mandatory training

Responsibilities

• Consistency - Follow a provided schedule, arrive on time and prepared to teach (review lesson plans and materials prior to instruction).
• Competence - Deliver standard-aligned instruction that fosters critical thinking and joy in learning.
• Communication - Engage with Program Success Manager and site personnel.
• Creativity - Deliver instruction from Nexplore’s programs with accommodations/extensions.
• Community - Engage families and empower each child to participate in Nexplore programs.

Skills

Communication & presentation

Punctual & organized

Creative instruction

Education

AA Degree (or higher)

2+ years teaching/instructing

Teaching degree or certificate (plus)

Job description

Day(s) : Monday & Thursday

Class time(s) : 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Program : 3D Printing & Flight Aerodynamics

Compensation : $60 per hour of class

Compensation is per class or assignment (mini camp, field trip, etc.)

About Nexplore

(www.nexploreusa.com)

Nexplore is a national enrichment service provider with a mission to foster the joy of learning through 125+ STEAM, Life Skills, and Fitness solutions offered as after school, in-school, and summer programs. Currently, Nexplore proudly offers programs at over 1200 sites across 25+ US states, equitably serving thousands of students as evidenced by our 5-star Google review .

Nexplore Instructor Role

The Nexplore Instructor is responsible for consistently delivering high-quality, in-person STEM, Digital Tech, Art, Life Skills and/or Fitness' instruction to foster the joy of learning. Supplied with training, lesson plans, curriculum, and materials, the Nexplore Instructor is responsible for preparing for instruction and teaching students in grades PreK-12 (varies based on assignment). They will report to a Program Success Manager.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Consistency - Follow a provided schedule, arrive on time and prepared to teach (must review lesson plans and materials prior to instruction), and maintain compliance with site expectations.
• Competence - Deliver meaningful, standard-aligned instruction that cultivates critical thinking, problem solving, and joy in the learning process. Manage all supplied instructional materials.
• Communication - Engage in professional, responsive, effective communication with Nexplore Program Success Manager and site personnel.
• Creativity - Deliver inspiring instruction from Nexplore’s collection of 80+ programs, administering accommodations and extensions, as relevant.
• Community - Participate in family engagement efforts (welcome letters, showcases, etc.) and empower each and every child to meaningfully access and engage in Nexplore programs.

Why Join Nexplore

In addition to joining a rapidly growing national educational enrichment service organization, you will be supporting youth to foster a joy of learning and strengthen their 21st century life skills. You will join a team of passionate educators and professionals to strengthen our program offerings and organizational impact. This is an excellent opportunity for a mission-aligned teacher looking to grow professionally and equitably impact education services locally.

Qualifications

• Part-time position
• AA Degree (or higher)
• 2+ years teaching/instructing (preferred)
• Experience working with children
• Educational (development or training) experience
• Teaching degree or certificate is a PLUS!
• Must commit to the full proposed schedule
• Great communication and presentation skills
• Reliable transportation
• Willing to complete mandatory training

Nexplore provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.