STEM Enrichment Instructor Flex

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Earn a potential side-income through activities you enjoy, flexible hours, and opportunities for growth and impact!

Job Introduction

The company is an NJ-based small business building a social entrepreneurship venture in the learning and enrichment space. The company is looking for a motivated and creative hourly Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Enrichment Instructor to join the team in rolling out the initiative in Millburn, New Jersey and surrounding neighborhoods!

This is a paid hourly/flex position to deliver exceptional hands-on and interactive science, technology, coding, engineering, and/or math related enrichment experiences to local families. Hours may vary (e.g., 0-5 hours/week) depending on activity session demand by the families and/or other project needs that may arise from time to time within the candidate’s availability preferences, capabilities, and interests.

The ideal candidate will work together with the local team in areas such as planning and conducting STEM-based enrichment sessions, operational logistics, stakeholder engagement, and other relevant team and administrative functions from time to time. Details are in the job description below. Additionally, personal development and enrichment are a big part of what the company is working on, team members included!

The role will be tailored to better support the employee’s personal and career growth goals.

More than anything, the company is looking for individuals who share the team’s (1) passion of service to others, (2) mindset of life-long learning, growth, and improvement, and (3) culture of support, inclusivity, and collaboration.

Job Duties & Requirements

Instruct individuals and groups in enrichment activities involving science, technology, engineering, and/or math (STEM) and/or other forms and aspects of STEM, using a variety of methods and mediums, and adapting to participant and stakeholder needs and environments

Be on-call from time to time (flexible to be adjusted by instructors weekly) during after-school and/or weekend shifts in addition to any other availability

Have excellent communication skills and fluency in English (both verbal and writing)

Have excellent punctuality and time management skills, including the ability to arrive promptly to scheduled enrichment activity sessions in the greater Essex and Union counties of New Jersey, and be able to allocate time appropriately during sessions (e.g., for greetings, setup, instruction, wrap-up)

Plan, order, manage, setup, conduct, clean up, and/or assess activities, materials, and supplies as needed for activity sessions and environments (employees are supplied and/or reimbursed for activity materials and supplies)

Be physically able to (1) conduct in-person sessions in a variety of environments and formats including standing, walking, and sitting (e.g., up to 1-2 hours usually, and potentially up to 4-8 hours rarely), (2) lift activity related supplies and materials (e.g., up to 10 pounds usually, and potentially up to 30-40 pounds rarely), (3) have accurate vision and hearing to assess and provide feedback relating to participant work and their questions, and to perform work accurately and safely, and (4) adapt spontaneously to the needs of a variety of participants, environments, situations, and activity sessions.

Improve and modify activity sessions regularly, including seeking and integrating internal and external stakeholder feedback, customization requests, and other operational needs

Be able to collaborate with, train, and assess other team members, providers, apprentices, and/or staff in enrichment related activities and skills

Be able to join for virtual and in-person team meetings if scheduled from time to time

Perform work in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, company policies, industry best practices, and other requirements and standards, as well as evolving regulations and standards that may surface from time to time

Prepare required reports and paperwork from time to time as needed

Have strong organizational,…