Household Science & Hands-On Experiments Enrichment Instructor

Concorde Education • Muskegon, MI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Concorde Education partners with schools and community organizations to provide engaging enrichment programs for K–12 students. The Household Science instructor leads hands-on science activities using familiar, everyday materials to make scientific concepts approachable and exciting. Students are encouraged to experiment, ask questions, make predictions, and explore how science connects to the world around them.

Instructional assignments may cover topics such as chemical reactions, states of matter, density, acids and bases, electricity and magnetism, light, sound, energy, forces, motion, weather, environmental science, polymers, engineering challenges, and the science behind common household objects. Activities should be age-appropriate, engaging, and conducted with appropriate attention to classroom and student safety. Curriculum, student age group, schedule, materials, and program expectations vary by assignment.

This posting is for consideration for future independent contractor assignments. Opportunities depend on partner-school needs, and applying does not guarantee an assignment. Assignment details are provided for review before an instructor accepts an opportunity. Work is on-site at partner schools or community locations and typically involves 1–4 instructional hours per week, primarily after school, for approximately 8–10 weeks per assignment. Start dates are rolling based on school partner schedules. Compensation starts at $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.
• Relevant professional, academic, scientific, or instructional experience in science, STEM, education, engineering, laboratory sciences, environmental science, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Prior K–12 teaching experience is helpful but not required for every assignment.
• Experience leading hands-on science activities for children.
• Background as a science teacher or educator, STEM instructor, engineer or technology professional, laboratory or research professional, science museum or educational-program staff member, or after-school or summer-camp STEM instructor.
• College students or graduates studying science, engineering, education, or related fields may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on science experiments and activities for K–12 students.
• Explain the science behind experiments rather than simply demonstrating them.
• Make scientific concepts understandable, fun, and engaging.
• Encourage students to ask questions, make predictions, and explore ideas.
• 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

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed