Urgent Hiring - STEM & Art After School Instructor at Nexplore

University of Delaware; United States; On-site; USD 68,191 - 97,120; Part time

Job summary

An educational enrichment service is urgently hiring a part-time STEM & Art After School Instructor across various U.S. school sites. This position needs an individual with an AA degree or higher and at least 2 years of teaching experience, focused on delivering engaging lessons to foster joy in learning for children. Responsibilities include preparing lessons, effective communication with team members, and participating in family engagement efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven organization and positively impact education.

Qualifications

• 2+ years teaching/instructing experience preferred.
• Experience working with children.
• Willing to complete mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction for students in grades PreK-12.
• Engage in professional communication with team members.
• Participate in family engagement efforts.

Skills

Teaching

Communication skills

Creativity

Classroom management

Education

AA Degree (or higher)

Teaching degree or certificate

Job description

Urgent Hiring - STEM & Art After School Instructor

Nexplore is a national enrichment service provider with a mission to foster the joy of learning through 100+ STEM, Life Skills, and Fitness solutions offered as after school, in‑school, and summer programs. Currently, Nexplore proudly offers programs at over 1100 sites across 14 US states, equitably serving thousands of students as evidenced by our 5-star Google review.

Nexplore Instructor Role:

The Nexplore Instructor is responsible for consistently delivering high-quality, in-person STEM, Art, Life Skills and/or Fitness instruction to foster the joy of learning. Supplied with training, lesson plans, curriculum, and materials, the Nexplore Instructor is responsible for preparing for instruction and teaching students in grades PreK-12 (varies based on assignment). They will report to a Program Success Manager.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Consistency - Follow a provided schedule, arrive on time and prepared to teach (must review lesson plans and materials prior to instruction), and maintain compliance with site expectations.
• Competence - Deliver meaningful, standard‑aligned instruction that cultivates critical thinking, problem solving, and joy in the learning process. Manage all supplied instructional materials.
• Communication - Engage in professional, responsive, effective communication with Nexplore Program Success Manager and site personnel.
• Creativity - Deliver inspiring instruction from Nexplore’s collection of 80+ programs, administering accommodations and extensions, as relevant.
• Community - Participate in family engagement efforts (welcome letters, showcases, etc.) and empower each and every child to meaningfully access and engage in Nexplore programs.

Qualifications:

• Part‑time position
• AA Degree (or higher)
• 2+ years teaching/instructing (preferred)
• Experience working with children
• Educational (development or training) experience
• Teaching degree or certificate is a PLUS!
• Must commit to the full proposed schedule
• Great communication and presentation skills

Requirements:

• Willing to complete mandatory training
• Willing to complete a background check and fingerprints (reimbursement available after 8 weeks of classes are completed)

Site address(s): Multiple locations different school sites

Day(s): Tuesday-Thursday

Class time(s): 3:20PM-4:20PM | 3:30PM-4:30PM | 3:45PM-4:45PM | 4:00PM-5:00PM

Program: STEM & Art

Class date(s): January 26 - May 21

Compensation: [$60]

Compensation is per class or assignment (mini camp, field trip, etc.)

Why Join Nexplore: In addition to joining a rapidly growing national educational enrichment service organization, you will be supporting youth to foster a joy of learning and strengthen their 21st century life skills. You will join a team of passionate educators and professionals to strengthen our program offerings and organizational impact. This is an excellent opportunity for a mission‑aligned teacher looking to grow professionally and equitably impact education services locally.

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