Part-Time After-School Household Science Instructor

Overview

Location:

Local partner schools.

Schedule:

1–4 hours per week (after school). Program Length: typically 10 weeks. Start Dates:
Programs launch throughout the school year. Compensation: $50+ per instructional hour, flexible based on assignment and instructor experience. Concorde Education partners with schools to provide high-quality after-school programs led by passionate instructors. In this role, you will lead structured, hands-on sessions that introduce students to practical science concepts through safe, real-world experiments and demonstrations. Instructors lead structured enrichment lessons using weekly plans while adapting activities to the needs and interests of the students.

• Lead engaging after-school science sessions for students
• Facilitate safe, hands-on experiments and demonstrations
• Maintain a positive, structured classroom environment
• Manage materials and ensure proper clean-up procedures
• Coordinate with school staff and Concorde program contacts

• Everyday chemistry using safe household materials
• States of matter and simple chemical reactions
• Kitchen science and cooking chemistry
• Cleaning science and how soaps and surfactants work
• Simple machines and forces found in the home
• Engineering challenges using common household items
• Environmental science topics such as recycling and energy use
• Recording observations and basic scientific inquiry

• Minimum 60 college credits completed
• Comfort teaching basic science concepts through hands-on activities
• Experience working with youth (schools, camps, after-school programs, or tutoring)
• Strong communication and group facilitation skills
• Reliable, punctual, and professional

• Current or former teachers and educators
• College or graduate students studying science, education, or STEM fields
• STEM professionals or hobbyists who enjoy teaching students
• Tutors, camp counselors, and youth program leaders
• Parents, makers, or DIY enthusiasts who enjoy hands-on science activities