STEM/STEAM Instructor for Kids Afterschool Makerspace Program – Fall 2023

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STEM/STEAM Instructor for Kids Afterschool Makerspace Program – Fall 2023

  • New York City
  • Location:
  • MakerState New York New York, New York, 10002 Google Maps

  • Region : New York City
  • Job Type : Paid
  • Status : Part Time
  • Length : Temporary
  • Anticipated Start/End Dates: 09/01/2023-12/31/2023
  • Job Description:

    Looking for enthusiastic, experienced, and responsible after school instructors in hands-on building, robotics, and computer science projects for elementary students at multiple schools around NYC for our upcoming Fall 2023 Semester:

    Your hours are based upon our contracted after school programs in different boroughs of New York and generally occur between 2:30-6:00 PM on one or more days, Monday through Friday, for the Fall 2023 Semester. This position can renew each semester, pending performance and renewing school contracts.

    Three Primary Responsibilities of Job:

    Afterschool instructor for students ages 6-14 leading hands-on projects in material engineering, robotics, Minecraft, Scratch coding etc. at multiple schools in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Bronx most likely, one or more days per week, Monday through Friday, from approximately 2:30pm to 5:30pm ($25-$30/hour based on expertise/experience)

    Research/Create project lessons for materials engineering and computer science projects and record videos that explain how to build each project ($15/hour)

    Optional: Event and holiday/summer camps; events, holiday camps and summer camps generally run all day, 9:00am-4:00pm, and are additional hours of service that you may be considered for instructional placement ($15-$20/hour)

  • Required Skills/Experience:

    Qualifications

    Experience managing and teaching children ages 5-14

    Expertise/passion in a STEM/STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) field

    Knowledge in one or more forms of technology including graphic design, movie making and editing, coding, CAD, HTML, etc.

    Experience in crafting, designing, building, hacking, and making in general

    Experience in writing lesson plans is a plus

    English language proficiency required

    Ability to maintain consistent and professional communications and record-keeping via phone, email, and Google Drive

    Ability to communicate professionally with the AfterSchool Director and parents

    Ability to travel throughout NYC for work and be on time every day

    Ability to commit to the entire semester of work

    Improvise and supplement additional projects/curriculum as necessary

    Instructors with NYSED licensure on any grade level and a passion for makerspace and digital arts/media are preferred but not necessary

    IMPORTANT: You will be required to be fingerprinted and background-checked and attend a one-day training prior to teaching, in most cases. Your background check will be paid for.

    If you wish to proceed with your application, please answer the questions on the Google form link below:

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjLZDBL3OBhpPKl3shIqhn5wYGpjGCJP8ve7rS2z6KuGKYUA/viewform

  • How to Apply:

If you wish to proceed with your application, please answer the questions on the Google form link below:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjLZDBL3OBhpPKl3shIqhn5wYGpjGCJP8ve7rS2z6KuGKYUA/viewform New York Google Maps

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