STEM For Kids

STEM / After School Teacher

  • STEM For Kids
  • Durham, NC
  • Part Time
  • 12 days ago
Salary
$15 - $18 / Hour

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Job Description

Stay at Home Parent Friendly!

College Student Friendly!

Job Description

We are recruiting talent to bring our innovative STEM For Kids programs to children through in-person classes. Business and curriculum opportunities for extra hours.

We are all about fun-based learning. We are a fast-paced company and are looking for energetic candidates who want to do good, make an impact and learn some new skills along the way.

Responsibilities

  • Lead activities with children and maintain discipline while ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all children, online and in person.
  • Manage materials — including but not limited to planning, transporting, setting up and cleanup of materials.
  • Supervise and engage with children during scheduled breaks (lunch and play time).
  • Other responsibilities include handling customer interface, social media, online and offline outreach, and other responsibilities as assigned.
  • Business and curriculum opportunities for extra hours.

Work Environment

  • Our camps and classes are dynamic with a high level of activity; candidates must be able to sustain a high level of energy.
  • Expect to stand up to 95% of the program; able to bend or assume postures in low level positions to make eye-contact and work with children on the floor as needed
  • Perform all activities with children like play, jump, walk, run for extended periods of time indoors and outdoors.
  • Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor the environment and children’s well being
  • Must be flexible and able to excel in an ambiguous and continuously changing, competitive environment.
  • Work hours and location will vary to meet the needs of children.

Hours

  • Expect to work up to 5 days / 10 -20 hours per week (flexible).
  • Looking for individuals who can work afternoons, starting at 2:30PM.
  • Must be available for in person classes.
  • In person classes are conducted in Raleigh, Cary, Durham.
  • Travel to Fayetteville, Kinston, Winston Salem possible (Travel reimbursement provided.)

Compensation

  • Job is paid hourly at a competitive rate based on education & experience.

Benefit: Discounted camp rates for school-age children, if applicable.

Job Qualifications

  • 2 years for experience working and conducting hands-on activities with school age children in a camp setting, teaching, tutoring, etc. is a plus.
  • Scheduling flexibility with availability to work during after school times (after 2:30 - 3 PM). Programs run year-round.
  • Possess an associate degree in science. Bachelor degree in science, math, engineering or education field is desired (students with degree-in-progress will be considered)
  • Dependability, can-do attitude, responsibility and ability to work in fast changing environments.
  • Superior communications and a fun-loving personality.
  • Ability to work collaboratively to maintain positive relationships with parents, children, co-workers and clients.
  • Understanding of basic scientific and engineering principles.
  • Eagerness to learn, create, tinker and be comfortable with technology.
  • Experience with computer programming is a plus.
  • High quality and professionalism is a must as we are looking for role models for children.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 10 per week

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule

Schedule:

  • After school
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

  • What is your expected compensation (hourly)? What days are you available to work?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Durham, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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