Part Time - STEM Academy - Instructor

Job Description and Position Requirements

Penn State Abington is searching for up to five (5) part‑time STEM Academy instructors for an in‑person math and science based high‑school program at a community organization in Northeast Philadelphia.

Instructors will deliver pre‑designed content in a single STEM field (Engineering, Math, Physics, IST, Computer Science) to a group of high‑school students in out‑of‑school programming. Project activities will occur between September 2025 and June 2025, with opportunities to extend participation into later semesters. Activities take place 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. most weekdays. Instructors will generally work six hours per week. Hourly compensation is between $30–$40 per hour for qualified college students or recent graduates.

• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants to deliver STEM‑based instruction, activities, and labs for high‑school students.
• Follow and revise written instructions and supporting materials for all STEM activities.
• Provide weekly updates, reports, and materials to the STEM faculty coordinator.
• Communicate regularly with the STEM team and faculty coordinator to ensure proper content and problem solving.

• Timely completion of job responsibilities and taking initiative to resolve problems.
• Proficiency in at least one STEM area of interest (Engineering, Math, Physics, IST, Computer Science) or Education (5th semester students or higher preferred).
• Ability to understand instructions and work independently as well as collaboratively on tasks.
• Current or former Penn State Abington student (preferred).

This position requires PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Penn State is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473.