STEM Instructor - Hands-On Tech, Training Provided

NextWaveSTEM; Chicago, Milwaukee, New York (IL, WI, NY, VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NextWaveSTEM in Chicago is seeking instructors who enjoy working with students and have experience with elementary through high school aged learners. No teaching certification is required.

You will lead 60-90 minute STEM lessons from a pre-set curriculum, train in Drones, 3‑D Printing, and Robotics, and receive all materials from us. Our classes follow the school calendar and run year-round at partner schools around Chicago and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Strong classroom management to keep students on task and engaged.
• Experience working with school-age children in a recreational program, child care center, or education setting preferred.
• STEM and Scratch programming experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate 60-90 minute STEM lessons using a pre-set curriculum.
• Provide all materials and hands-on, project-based activities.
• Align sessions with the school calendar and teach year-round.
• Receive training in curriculum and new technologies (Drones, 3D Printing, Robotics).

Skills

Strong classroom management

Experience with school-age children

STEM and Scratch programming

Job description

NextWaveSTEM in Chicago is seeking instructors who enjoy working with students and have experience with elementary through high school aged learners. No teaching certification is required.

You will lead 60-90 minute STEM lessons from a pre-set curriculum, train in Drones, 3‑D Printing, and Robotics, and receive all materials from us. Our classes follow the school calendar and run year-round at partner schools around Chicago and surrounding areas.