STEM Instructor for K-12 After School

Togetherhood; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 124 000 - 165 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Togetherhood in Washington DC connects passionate instructors with schools and communities seeking STEM enrichment for K‑12 students. Teaching opportunities run 6 to 18 weeks, with after‑school classes offered in science, coding, math, robotics, and more.

You’ll develop age‑appropriate curricula, lead weekly in‑person sessions, keep students engaged, and foster an inclusive, supportive learning environment. Pay is $90–$120 per hour, contracted as 1099 work.

Qualifications

• Must have subject matter expertise in STEM with ability to build hands-on projects for kids.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and joy for teaching and student development.
• Creates fun, structured, inclusive classrooms that foster learning.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

STEM expertise

Hands-on projects

Teaching passion

Structured classroom

Creativity in class

Cooperative & flexible

Dependable & proactive

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 Washington DC. 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.