STEM Instructor for K-12 After School

Togetherhood; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 124 000 - 165 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Togetherhood, LLC in New York City is seeking passionate STEM instructors for after-school programs. You will design and deliver hands-on, in-person curricula to K-12 students at schools and community sites across NYC, with classes lasting 6 to 18 weeks.

Opportunities are contracted, supplemental 1099 work. Pay is per class or per-student, with a separate materials budget for classes requiring supplies. Bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a commitment to inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to design age-appropriate STEM activities and projects.
• Experience teaching school-age children in group settings.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop age-appropriate STEM curriculum for after-school students.
• Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise.
• Establish an engaging and well-structured classroom environment.
• Foster a positive, inclusive learning atmosphere for diverse skill levels.
• Build connections with students and support their growth.
• Track student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to teach.
• Create memorable learning experiences for your students.

Connaissances

STEM knowledge

Curriculum development

Classroom instruction

Student engagement

Description du poste

About Togetherhood

At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdancing, chess, or STEM, we match talented instructors with opportunities to share their skills and spark joy in the next generation.

Our mission is simple but powerful: “to infuse every community with high quality enrichment and education.” We’re here to support you in sharing your craft, your voice, and your passion with kids who are ready to learn and grow. If you’re a dynamic instructor who loves what you teach and why you teach it, we’d love for you to be part of Togetherhood.

What You’ll Do

As a member of our network, you will be matched with opportunities to teach STEM (including but not limited to Science, Coding, Math, Robotics, Engineering, Video Games, Computer Animation, AI) to K-12 students at schools, buildings, and communities across NYC. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks.

As an after school instructor, you’ll have the following responsibilities:

• Develop age-appropriate STEM curriculum for after-school students
• Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise
• Establish a well-structured and lively classroom that keeps students engaged
• Foster a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment for students of varying skill levels
• Build connections with students in a warm and inclusive environment
• Track student growth and offer positive, helpful feedback
• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to teach
• Create a memorable experience for the children in your class

Who You Are A fun, enthusiastic, adaptable instructor, with experience teaching school age children, and who:

• Has subject matter expertise in STEMHas a passion and skill for building hands-on projects with kids
• Has excitement, joy, and passion for both teaching kids and personal development/learning
• Knows how to create a fun, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
• Brings your own voice and creativity to each class you teach
• Is cooperative, supportive, flexible
• Is dependable, proactive, and thrives when given autonomy … and also appreciates support and clear expectations

$90 - $120 an hour

Teachers in the Togetherhood network are paid per class, either flat rate or per-student (determined by the partner school). This is contracted, supplemental 1099 work. There is a separate materials budget for teachers to use for classes requiring one.