After-School Science Instructor - Part-Time Weekday Afternoons
Mad Science of St. Louis•Olivette, MO
•Onsite
About The Position
Mad Science of St. Louis is seeking dependable and engaging instructors to lead hands-on science enrichment programs at elementary schools in the St. Louis area. This is a part-time position ideal for supplementing other work or schedules. Instructors will teach 2-4 afternoons per week, with classes lasting about an hour and starting between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. The role involves traveling to schools, leading groups of 10-20 students in exciting science activities covering topics like chemistry, physics, engineering, and space.
Requirements
- Enjoy working with elementary-age children
- Be energetic, dependable, patient, and professional
- Be comfortable speaking in front of and managing a group
- Be available on at least two weekday afternoons
- Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Be able to travel to schools throughout the St. Louis area
- Be able to carry and transport program equipment and supplies
- Be able to follow a structured curriculum and lesson plan
- Communicate clearly with children, school personnel, and office staff
- Complete required training and applicable background-screening requirements
Nice To Haves
- Teaching, substitute teaching, tutoring, or classroom assistance
- Camps, childcare, after-school programs, or youth organizations
- Theater, public speaking, performance, or group presentations
- Science, technology, engineering, education, or related coursework
- Coaching or leading activities for groups of children
Responsibilities
- Lead interactive, hands-on science lessons for elementary-age children
- Demonstrate experiments and explain scientific concepts in an age-appropriate way
- Encourage children to participate, ask questions, and explore
- Prepare and organize materials before each program
- Clean and repack equipment after class
- Transport program materials to and from assigned schools
- Communicate professionally with school staff and the Mad Science office
- Follow all company, school, and child-safety procedures
- Arrive at each program prepared and on time
Benefits
- Great resume builder
- Fine-tune classroom management skills
- Fun work environment
- Free snacks
- A flexible, very part-time weekday schedule
- Opportunities to teach at different schools throughout the area
- The chance to make science exciting and approachable for children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
