What are the responsibilities and job description for the PART TIME After-School Program Instructor position at Mad Science of Colorado?
Multiple positions open! Specifically looking for instructors in:
- Central-West: Denver, Lakewood, Arvada, Golden
- South: Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Columbine, Ken Caryl, Parker
- East: Aurora, Montbello, Cherry Creek
- Who are available Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and/or Fridays
Do you want to have fun while working? Come work for us as a Mad Scientist and teach after school science enrichment classes!
Mad Science is the world's leading science enrichment provider. We deliver unique science experiences for children. We specialize in teaching in a workshop style, meaning K-5 students in one class, working on hands-on science experiments.
Check this video out, and visit our website colorado.madscience.org for more information on what we do: https://youtu.be/1lk9rjpddpo
We love to have energetic instructors with flexible schedules who are available in the afternoon from approximately 2:30 to 4:30 PM. This is an approximation of the time window that the right candidates will have.
The instructors will be teaching at schools, fun science hands-on classes. It's a perfect job if you are looking for something part-time. Each 2-2.5 hour shift pays $23-30/hour. There is only 1 class assigned a day (2-3 classes in a week).
We provide our amazing instructors with curriculum & classroom management training, science kits with equipment and manuals, guidance & support, good compensation, AND we pay mileage (if applicable per the company policy).
Who are our Mad Scientists?
Our instructors have very varied backgrounds! We have college students, retired folks, those with teaching/childcare experience, and the list goes on.
The main qualities we look for in applicants:
- A willingness to learn and take helpful feedback
- Flexible schedule/afternoon availability
- Good sense of humor
- Patience
- Clear and punctual communication skills
- Enjoy and have experience working with school-aged children (5-11 years grades K-5th)
- Have access to dependable transportation
- Age 19
This job will offer
- A great resume building experience of teaching STEM classes.
- Training and lesson plans
- Experience to work in a very professional organization.
- Good compensation and mileage
- The opportunity to positively impact your community
- A supportive office team to help you along the way!
The work involves driving to the schools and lifting light and heavy objects like science kits. The candidate must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- After school
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- We background check all instructors since we work with children. Is there anything on your record that we should be aware of?
- Our after-school programs typically run on weekdays between 2:30-4:30pm. When are you available?
Experience:
- working with kids: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $30
