Part Time - STEM Academy - Instructor

The Pennsylvania State University • Abington, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Penn State Abington is seeking up to five (5) part-time STEM Academy Instructors for an in-person math and science-based high school program located at a community organization in Northeast Philadelphia. The instructors will be responsible for delivering pre-designed content in a specific STEM field (Engineering, Math, Physics, IST, Computer Science) to high school students in an out-of-school setting. The program activities are scheduled to take place between September 2026 and June 2027, with potential for extension into subsequent semesters. Program hours are typically between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on most weekdays, with instructors generally working around 6 hours per week. Qualified college students or recent graduates can expect an hourly compensation rate between $30-$40.

Requirements

• Timely completion of job responsibilities and taking initiative to resolve problems.
• Proficiency within at least one STEM area of interest (Engineering, Math, Physics, IST, Computer Science) or Education.
• Ability to understand instructions and work independently as well as collaboratively on tasks.
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Nice To Haves

• 5th semester students or higher preferred in Education.
• Current or former Penn State Abington student.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants to deliver STEM-based instruction, activities, and labs for high school students.
• Follow and revise written instructions and supporting materials for all STEM activities.
• Provide weekly updates, reports, and materials to the STEM Faculty Coordinator.
• Communicate regularly with fellow STEM team members and the Faculty Coordinator to ensure proper content delivery and problem-solving.

What This Job Offers

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