STEM Instructor

Impact Kids; Hales Corners (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Impact Kids, located in Hales Corners, Wisconsin, is looking for enthusiastic individuals to lead STEM education programs for children aged 4 to 18. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience working with children and a passion for inspiring students through engaging STEM activities.

This role requires strong communication skills, effective classroom management, and the ability to create a fun and safe learning environment. A background in teaching STEM subjects is preferred, along with a bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of previous experience working with children, such as tutoring, camp counseling, or youth volunteer work.
• 1-5 years experience teaching STEM subjects preferred.
• Ability to travel and respond to emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and instruct students in STEM subjects, ensuring a safe learning environment.
• Implement STEM lessons for students aged 4 to 18 with varying skill levels.
• Promote fundamental STEM skills to enhance students’ knowledge.

Skills

Experience with children

STEM education expertise

Communication skills

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred but not required)

Job description

About Us

Impact Kids has been providing safe, fun, and meaningful enrichment programs for over 10 years, and today we serve students at public and private schools across the country. Students have a safe space to develop, learn, play, and most importantly, just be kids in our before, during, and after school programs!

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking experienced individuals to teach and inspire through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education. The ideal candidate will have a high‑energy, positive demeanor, and a genuine passion for influencing children’s lives through engaging STEM activities.

This individual must provide constructive criticism, implement curriculum, and be a team player. Also demonstrate outstanding communication skills with children and their parents, which include the ability to use clear, concise, and grammatically correct written and oral language in all aspects of professional interaction with students, their families, peers, the leadership team and the larger community.

A child abuse clearance and criminal checks are required.

Experience Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of previous experience working with children; examples include but are not limited to: academic/athletic tutoring, camp counselor, and youth volunteer. 1‑5 years experience teaching STEM related subjects preferred.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (preferred but not required).

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and instruct students in STEM subjects, ensuring a safe and dynamic learning environment.
• Implement STEM lessons catering to students aged 4 to 18 with varying skill levels.
• Promote fundamental STEM skills to enhance students’ knowledge and proficiency.
• Group supervision of students with attention to behavior, group management, health and safety, security, and personal and skill development.
• Ensure the safety of students and team members.
• Organize and prepare daily plans in a fun and creative manner.
• Use effective classroom management skills to lead the activity and effectively create a fun environment where everyone feels included.
• Work effectively with fellow Activity Specialists and collaborate on daily responsibilities; serve as a positive role model to students.
• Follow the Impact Kids Code of Conduct and maintain the Impact Kids look at all times.
• Exhibit Impact Kids Core Values at all times and adhere to all company policies.
• Have fun!

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Be willing to travel. Ability to respond to emergency situations that may require running and climbing stairs. Physical condition which enables candidate to execute all responsibilities associated with this position.