After School STEM Instructor

Since 2008, Eager Enrichment has inspired young minds through engaging, hands-on after-school programs. Our Eager Engineers curriculum brings STEM concepts to life for elementary students through exciting building challenges using LEGO®, K'NEX®, Blocs, and other creative materials.

As our programs continue to grow, we are seeking enthusiastic, dependable instructors to lead after-school STEM classes for elementary students. If you enjoy building, exploring STEM concepts, and working with children, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference while earning supplemental income. We have also helped 23 instructors gain experience that supported their transition into full-time teaching positions!

We are hiring instructors for the following locations and days:

• Gahanna/Jefferson:
  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

• Pay: $40 per one-hour class
• Class times:
  After school, with classes beginning at 2:40pm
• Training:
  Paid local training provided
• Schedule:
  
  Part-time weekday afternoons beginning in January and running through May

You’ll lead engaging STEM classes for students in Grades 1-5 using lesson plans and materials provided by Eager Enrichment. Students participate in hands-on building projects using LEGO®, K'NEX®, Blocs, and other engineering materials while developing creativity, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Guiding students through structured, hands-on building challenges
• Managing groups of up to 20 students
• Maintaining a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment
• Taking attendance and communicating with staff through mobile applications
• Following provided lesson plans and adapting your approach to keep students engaged

• Experience working with children in educational, recreational, childcare, camp, volunteer, or similar settings is preferred.
• A genuine interest in working with elementary-age students is essential.
• Dependability, punctuality, organization, and the ability to manage a group of children are important.
• Must be comfortable using mobile apps for communication and scheduling.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to assigned schools.
• Must be willing to have a background check done, at our expense
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds for short periods to transport program materials.

Eager Enrichment supplies all curriculum, lesson plans, and materials-no lesson planning required! We provide paid training, ongoing support, and a flexible part-time schedule.

This position is a great fit for college students, substitute teachers, retired educators, STEM majors, engineers, homeschool parents, and professionals seeking meaningful supplemental income.

You’ll also gain valuable experience for careers in education, engineering, STEM fields, child development, youth programming, and related professions.

Eager Enrichment has delivered after-school enrichment programs throughout Ohio since 2008. Our mission is to inspire creativity, curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning through engaging STEM, art, and enrichment programs. Each year, we help thousands of students discover new interests, build new skills, and explore future career pathways.