Early STEAM Instructor (part-time)

Position Summary:
The primary focus of this position will be to teach Snapology programs to our youngest students; the Early STEAM Team program is for ages 3years-5years. Instructors are asked to promote creativity, teamwork and problem-solving skills while educating students on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) concepts. Programs are conducted for children ages 2-14, although not all instructors are required to teach all age groups. This role requires internal collaboration and communication with Snapology leadership as well as representing the Snapology organization to parents & children with a high degree of professionalism.

This is a Part-Time role and ideal for someone who loves working with kids and looking to add some teaching hours into their schedule. Hours depend on demand of programming.

Our current hiring priority is availability on Monday, Wednesday & Friday morning-mid afternoons. 

Role & Responsibilities:
• Lead groups of up to 24 STEAM students/16 Early STEAM students through curriculum-guided activities
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of Snapology
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust
teaching strategies
• Adequately prepare for each program by reading curriculum, watching training videos and/or
participating in face-to-face training sessions
• Handle inquiries from parents regarding Snapology programs
• Encourage students & parents to enroll students in future Snapology programs
• Participate in periodic Snapology training & staff meetings as required
Qualifications:
• Criminal and Child Clearances must be current
• 2 or more years of experience working with children in a classroom or camp environment; experience working with pre-school aged children is preferred

• Education degree or teaching experience recommended, teachers pursuing a degree in
education will also be considered for this position
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
Programs Available to Teach:
• After-school and/or evening Classes
o 1-2 hours in length and occur between 2:30pm–5:00pm Monday-Friday
• Evening Classes
o 1-2 hours in length and occur between 5:00pm–9:00pm Monday-Friday
• Weekday Classes
o 1-2 hours in length and occur between 9:00am – 4:00pm
• Offsite Events
• 1-4 hours in length and occur between 9:00am-8:00pm
• Weekend Workshops
o 2-4 hours in length and occur on Friday, Saturday or Sunday
• Summer Camps (June – August)
o 1.5-7 hours in length (typically 3 hours per day) and occur between 9am–4pm
Monday-Friday
• Other Camps & Workshops (Holiday Break, Spring Break, In-Service Days)
o 1.5-7 hours in length (typically 3 hours per day) and occur between 9am–4pm
Monday-Friday
• Birthday Parties
o 2 hours in length and occur on Friday, Saturday or Sunday
• Special Events
o 1-8 hours in length and occur anytime