STEM Teacher / Mentor

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 is a Chicago startup bringing hands-on STEM education courses on emerging technologies to students K-12 and beyond through in-school and after-school programs. Our course offerings include Coding with Drones, Robotics, 3D Printing, AI, and more.

We are looking for passionate instructors who enjoy working with students and have previous experience working with elementary school, middle school, or high school-aged students. (No teacher certification required).

Previous STEM and Scratch Programming experience is a plus! We offer training to our tutors in different technologies such as Drones, 3-D Printing, and Robotics. All you need is excitement for new technology and a passion for teaching! Our partnered schools are located around the Chicago, Milwaukee, New York City, and Prince George county areas.

As a NextWaveSTEM instructor, you will be responsible for facilitating 60-90 minute STEM lessons using a pre-set curriculum. Each session is hands-on and the goal is to help spark student interest in STEM. We train you in the curriculum and provide all materials. Our classes follow the school calendar and are taught year-round.

This Job Is:

A good fit for retirees, former teachers, and tutors.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong classroom management skills 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