Afterschool Science/STEM Instructor

Kennedy International School•New York, NY

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Kennedy International School is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and engaging Part-Time Afterschool Science/STEM Instructor to join their Lower School after school enrichment program. The ideal candidate will inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of science through hands-on experiments, STEM challenges, engineering projects, and inquiry-based learning experiences for preschool and elementary-aged students. The successful candidate will create a fun, safe, and interactive learning environment where students can explore scientific concepts, develop problem-solving skills, and foster creativity through age-appropriate activities. Lessons should encourage exploration, collaboration, and discovery while making science and STEM exciting, engaging, and accessible for young learners.

Requirements

Experience working students from preschool to middle school in a group setting.
Strong background in STEM activities (coding, robotics, science, engineering, etc.)
Strong classroom management and communication skills.
Dependable, punctual, and organized.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual French & English preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach and lead exciting hands-on STEM experiments and activities for preschool, elementary and middle school students.
Foster a creative and supportive space for students to explore and learn.
Enjoys teaching young children the art of science.
Manage classroom behavior and always ensure student safety.
Introduce and use a variety of teaching tools including, scratch, coding, mindcraft, robotics, etc.
Prepare materials and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Collaborate with site staff to support program goals and communication with families.