Household Science & Hands-On Experiments Enrichment Instructor

Concorde Education • Stamford, CT

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Concorde Education partners with schools and community organizations to provide engaging enrichment programs for K–12 students. The instructor provides hands-on science enrichment using familiar, everyday materials to help students explore scientific concepts, ask questions, make predictions, and connect science to the world around them. Assignments take place on-site at partner schools or community locations and vary according to partner needs. Programs typically involve 1–4 instructional hours per week, primarily after school, for approximately 8–10 weeks. Start dates are rolling based on school partner schedules. Compensation starts at $50 or more per instructional hour and varies by assignment, qualifications, experience, location, scheduling needs, and other program-related factors. These opportunities are offered on an independent contractor basis; applying does not guarantee an assignment. Assignment details are provided for review before an instructor accepts an opportunity.

Requirements

• Ability to make scientific concepts fun, understandable, and engaging for students.
• Ability to lead hands-on experiments and activities in an organized manner.
• Appropriate attention to classroom and student safety.
• Professional communication and reliability.
• Relevant professional, academic, scientific, or instructional experience may be considered; possible backgrounds include science, STEM, education, engineering, laboratory sciences, environmental science, or related fields.

Nice To Haves

• Prior K–12 teaching experience is helpful but not required for every assignment.
• Experience as a science teacher or educator, STEM instructor, engineering or technology professional, laboratory or research professional, science museum or educational-program staff member, or after-school or summer-camp STEM instructor.
• College study or a degree in science, engineering, education, or a related field.
• Experience leading hands-on science activities for children.

Responsibilities

• Lead age-appropriate, engaging household science experiments and activities using everyday materials.
• Explain the scientific concepts behind experiments, rather than simply demonstrating them.
• 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed