Household Science & Hands-On Experiments Enrichment Instructor

Concorde Education • Glen Cove, NY

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Concorde Education is seeking enthusiastic professionals to provide instruction for K–12 hands-on science enrichment programs at partner schools or community locations. Household Science programs introduce scientific concepts through interactive experiments and activities using familiar, everyday materials. Instructors help students experiment, ask questions, make predictions, and discover how science connects to the world around them.

Potential assignment topics include everyday-material science experiments, chemical reactions, states of matter, density, buoyancy, surface tension, acids and bases, electricity and magnetism, light, sound, energy, forces, motion, simple machines, weather, environmental science, polymers, material science, engineering challenges, and scientific observation. Activities should be age-appropriate, engaging, and conducted with appropriate attention to classroom and student safety. Curriculum, age group, schedule, materials, location, and program expectations vary by assignment.

These opportunities are offered on an independent contractor basis, and submitting an application does not guarantee an assignment. Qualified applicants may be contacted when an opportunity aligns with their background, location, availability, and program needs. Assignment details and compensation are provided for review before an instructor accepts an opportunity. Assignments typically involve 1–4 instructional hours per week, primarily after school, and last approximately 8–10 weeks. Start opportunities are rolling and depend on partner-school schedules. Starting compensation is $50+ per instructional hour, with rates varying by assignment and other factors.

Requirements

• Ability to make scientific concepts fun, understandable, and engaging for students.
• Ability to lead hands-on experiments and activities in an organized manner.
• Ability to explain the science behind experiments.
• Ability to encourage student questions, predictions, and exploration.
• Ability to maintain appropriate classroom and activity safety.
• Professional communication skills and reliability in fulfilling accepted assignments.
• Relevant professional, academic, scientific, or instructional experience; backgrounds in science, STEM, education, engineering, laboratory sciences, environmental science, or related fields are relevant.

Nice To Haves

• Prior K–12 teaching experience is helpful but not required for every assignment.
• Experience leading hands-on science activities for children.
• Backgrounds such as science teaching, STEM instruction, biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, engineering, technology, laboratory or research work, science museums, educational programs, or after-school and summer-camp STEM instruction.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging, hands-on science experiments and activities for K–12 students.
• Explain the scientific concepts behind experiments rather than simply demonstrating them.
• Encourage students to ask questions, make predictions, and explore ideas.
• Organize activities and maintain appropriate classroom and activity safety.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Communicate professionally with students, school personnel, and Concorde Education.
• Arrive prepared and reliably fulfill accepted instructional assignments.

What This Job Offers

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