After School Instructor

Mad Science of Pittsburgh•Millvale, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Mad Science of Pittsburgh is seeking additional Mad Scientists for elementary school programs in and around Pittsburgh. This role is perfect for students looking for real classroom experience. No science background is required as training will be provided. Our programs are one-hour long after-school sessions that could start any time between 2pm-4pm, depending on the school. We will supply all necessary equipment from our office in Millvale. Class sizes range between 10-25 students in grades K-5. This is an optional program, so the children enrolled are eager to participate and excited about science. Instructors can choose to work between 1-4 days a week, depending on their schedule and available work. After-school programs can last between 4-8 weeks. In addition to after-school programs, Mad Science of Pittsburgh also offers in-class workshops, assemblies, weekend birthday parties, and school assemblies, which will be optional work also offered to you.

Requirements

A fun personality.
A strong desire to work with children.
Experience working with children, ideally in a classroom setting.
A desire to learn.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to perform light lifting.
All appropriate clearances (PA State, PA Child Abuse History, and FBI Clearances, Act 126 Mandated Reporter).

Nice To Haves

Students looking for real classroom experience.
No science background required - training will be provided.

Responsibilities

Conduct one-hour long after-school science programs for children in grades K-5.
Manage class sizes ranging between 10-25 students.
Work between 1-4 days a week, depending on schedule and availability.
Potentially work on optional in-class workshops, assemblies, weekend birthday parties, and school assemblies.