Youth STEM Enrichment Instructor - Hands-On Science

Athletes Global Corporation; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College invites applications for a Future Scientists Instructor to lead a week-long STEM enrichment program for youth. The instructor will engage students through hands-on experiments, interactive demonstrations, and inquiry-based learning activities designed to spark curiosity and foster a love of science.

The ideal candidate is passionate about science education and can create a fun, safe, and engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to explore, question,

Qualifications

• Experience teaching science, STEM, or enrichment programs for youth.
• Background in science, education, engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to pass any required background screening.
• Experience leading hands-on experiments and activities is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead age-appropriate science lessons, experiments, and STEM activities.
• Introduce students to a variety of scientific disciplines, including biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and environmental science.
• Facilitate hands-on learning experiences that encourage critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Supervise students throughout the program and ensure a safe learning environment.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain classroom materials, equipment, and experiment supplies.
• Adapt instruction to meet the needs and interests of diverse learners.
• Encourage teamwork, creativity, and scientific inquiry.
• Communicate professionally with program staff, parents, and guardians as needed.

Skills

Science education

Teaching youth

Classroom management

Communication skills

Experiment facilitation

Background check

Education

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Job description

Tidewater Community College invites applications for a Future Scientists Instructor to lead a week-long STEM enrichment program for youth. The instructor will engage students through hands-on experiments, interactive demonstrations, and inquiry-based learning activities designed to spark curiosity and foster a love of science.

The ideal candidate is passionate about science education and can create a fun, safe, and engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to explore, question,