STEM ENRICHMENT INSTRUCTOR
About The Position
The STEM Enrichment Instructor creates engaging, hands-on learning experiences that encourage students to explore new interests, develop skills, and build confidence. The role plans and leads enrichment activities across a variety of subject areas, creating a positive and supportive environment where students can learn, create, and have fun. The instructor works with students of different ages, abilities, and learning styles and adjusts activities as needed to keep participants engaged and successful. Through creative programming and meaningful interactions, the instructor helps foster curiosity, teamwork, problem-solving, and a love of learning.
Requirements
- High school diploma, Child Development, or a related field.
- Experience working with children or young adults in an educational or enrichment setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Ability to design and implement creative, age-appropriate instructional activities.
- Basic proficiency with educational technology and digital tools.
- Commitment to all 10 weeks of each session; multiple 10-week sessions may be offered throughout the school year.
- Availability to work Mondays 4pm–5pm, Tuesdays 4pm–5pm, Wednesdays 1pm–2pm, and Thursdays 4pm–5pm.
- Ability to engage, motivate, and connect with students through hands-on STEM activities.
- Creativity in developing fun, age-appropriate activities, experiments, and building challenges.
- Strong organization and time-management skills.
- Ability to adapt activities to different ages, abilities, and learning needs.
- Ability to manage groups and create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
- Comfort using technology and educational resources to support programming.
- Dependable, flexible, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of STEM concepts, including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Nice To Haves
- Curriculum development or expertise in a specialized subject area.
- Experience with diverse student populations and differentiated instruction techniques.
- Familiarity with assessment tools and methods to measure student growth in enrichment contexts.
- Skills in project-based learning and experiential education methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver enrichment programs and workshops that complement and extend traditional academic subjects.
- Assess student interests and learning styles to tailor activities that maximize engagement and educational impact.
- Create STEM lesson plans, instructional materials, and hands-on activities that encourage exploration and creativity.
- Facilitate group discussions, collaborative projects, and individual learning experiences in a supportive environment.
- Monitor and evaluate student progress, provide constructive feedback, and adjust instruction as needed.
- Collaborate with After School staff, parents, and community partners to enhance program offerings and student participation.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom atmosphere that encourages curiosity and respect.
- Prepare, organize, and maintain materials and supplies for each class.
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.
- Attend required abuse risk management training.
- Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
- Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
- Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
