Part-Time Office Assistant and After-School Instructor

Mad Science of St. Louis•Olivette, MO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Mad Science of St. Louis is seeking a reliable, organized, and enthusiastic individual for a unique part-time role that blends office support with occasional after-school teaching. This is a year-round position, typically Monday through Friday, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role is primarily office-based, but the selected candidate must also be comfortable teaching hands-on science and art enrichment classes to elementary-age children when required. This position involves supporting daily office operations and serving as an on-call instructor for both Mad Science and Imagine Arts Academy programs. Office duties include answering phones, professional communication with various stakeholders, responding to emails, customer service, processing paperwork, assisting with office projects, supporting operations and program logistics, and preparing equipment. Teaching duties involve leading science and art classes for elementary students, adhering to provided lesson plans and curriculum, fostering a fun and safe learning environment, and representing the programs professionally at local schools. All necessary lesson materials, training, and curriculum will be provided.

Requirements

Strong communication skills, especially by phone and email
Experience working with groups of children in an instructional setting
Comfort teaching both science and art activities using the provided lesson plans
Good organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to multitask and shift between office, customer service, operations, and teaching responsibilities
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
A team-player attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
Access to a reliable automobile every day
Ability to occasionally lift equipment up to 30 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Enthusiastic personality
Reliable and organized
Comfortable switching between different types of tasks throughout the afternoon
Enjoys variety
Likes working with children
Looking to build both office and instructional experience

Responsibilities

Answering phones and communicating professionally with parents, schools, instructors, and customers
Responding to emails and assisting with customer service
Processing paperwork and helping with office projects
Supporting operations and program logistics
Assisting with equipment packing and preparation as needed
Helping wherever needed to support the office as a whole
Leading science and art classes for elementary-age students
Following the provided lesson plans and curriculum
Helping create a fun, safe, and engaging learning environment for children
Representing our programs professionally at local schools