Household Science & Hands-On Experiments Enrichment Instructor

Concorde Education • Brooklyn, NY

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Concorde Education partners with schools and community organizations to provide enrichment programs that inspire curiosity, creativity, confidence, and lifelong learning. The organization is seeking professionals with backgrounds in science, STEM, education, engineering, laboratory sciences, environmental science, or related fields to provide instruction for K–12 hands-on science enrichment programs.

Household Science programs introduce students to scientific concepts through interactive experiments and activities using familiar, everyday materials. Instructors help make science approachable and exciting while encouraging students to experiment, ask questions, make predictions, and discover connections between science and the world around them. Activities should be age-appropriate, engaging, and conducted with appropriate attention to classroom and student safety. Curriculum, age group, schedule, materials, and expectations vary by assignment.

Assignments are on an independent contractor basis and depend on partner-school needs. Submitting an application does not guarantee an assignment. Qualified applicants may be contacted about opportunities that align with their background, location, availability, and program requirements. Assignment details are provided for review before an instructor accepts an opportunity. Instruction typically involves 1–4 hours per week, primarily after school, for approximately 8–10 weeks per assignment. Work is on-site at partner schools or community locations, which vary by assignment. Start dates are rolling according to school partner schedules. Compensation starts at $50+ per instructional hour, with rates varying based on the assignment and other factors.

Requirements

• Ability to make scientific concepts 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.
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Professional communication and reliability.
• Relevant professional, academic, scientific, or instructional experience; backgrounds may 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 leading hands-on science activities for children.
• Background 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 student or graduate studying science, engineering, education, or a related field.

Responsibilities

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

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