STEM After-School Lead Counselor (Flexible Hours)

NORY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

NORY is seeking passionate Afterschool Instructors to join NYC’s premier STEM program. You will lead hands-on STEM sessions for 3-12 year olds, inspiring curiosity and problem-solving while maintaining a safe, inclusive classroom environment in a dynamic camp setting.

We provide prepared lesson plans and thorough training, with opportunities to teach during holiday camps or full-time summer camps based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children ages 3-12.
• Genuine love for children, with an empathetic and caring approach.
• Skilled at storytelling, with strong classroom and behavioral management skills.
• Punctual, professional, and adaptable.
• No prior STEM background required. Thorough training will be provided. Coding or maker education experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging NORY STEM classes for children ages 3-12, including hands‑on building projects that spark curiosity and creativity.
• Foster a safe, fun, and inclusive learning environment grounded in NORY’s core values: resilience, inquisitiveness, and empathy.
• Use innovative and thoughtful teaching methods to make STEM learning exciting, purposeful, and effective.

Skills

Storytelling

Classroom management

Adaptable

Punctual

Empathetic

Job description

NORY is seeking passionate Afterschool Instructors to join NYC’s premier STEM program. You will lead hands-on STEM sessions for 3-12 year olds, inspiring curiosity and problem-solving while maintaining a safe, inclusive classroom environment in a dynamic camp setting.

We provide prepared lesson plans and thorough training, with opportunities to teach during holiday camps or full-time summer camps based on performance.