STEAM After School Instructor

About this position

About Nexplore: () Nexplore is a national enrichment service provider with a mission to foster the joy of learning through 125+ STEAM, Life Skills, and Fitness solutions offered as after school, in‑school, and summer programs. Currently, Nexplore proudly offers programs at over 1200 sites across 25+ US states, equitably serving thousands of students.

Nexplore Instructor Role: The Nexplore Instructor is responsible for consistently delivering high‑quality, in‑person STEM, Digital Tech, Art, Life Skills and/or Fitness instruction to foster the joy of learning. Supplied with training, lesson plans, curriculum, and materials, the Nexplore Instructor is responsible for preparing for instruction and teaching students in grades PreK‑12 (varies based on assignment). They will report to a Program Success Manager.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Consistency – Follow a provided schedule, arrive on time and prepared to teach (must review lesson plans and materials prior to instruction), and maintain compliance with site expectations.
• Competence – Deliver meaningful, standard‑aligned instruction that cultivates critical thinking, problem solving, and joy in the learning process. Manage all supplied instructional materials.
• Communication – Engage in professional, responsive, effective communication with Nexplore Program Success Manager and site personnel.
• Creativity – Deliver inspiring instruction from Nexplore’s collection of 80+ programs, administering accommodations and extensions, as relevant.
• Community – Participate in family engagement efforts (welcome letters, showcases, etc.) and empower each child to meaningfully access and engage in Nexplore programs.

Why Join Nexplore: In addition to joining a rapidly growing national educational enrichment service organization, you will be supporting youth to foster a joy of learning and strengthen their 21st century life skills. You will join a team of passionate educators and professionals to strengthen our program offerings and organizational impact.

Qualifications:

• Part‑time position
• AA Degree (or higher)
• 2+ years teaching/instructing (preferred)
• Experience working with children
• Educational (development or training) experience
• Teaching degree or certificate is a PLUS!
• Must commit to the full proposed schedule
• Great communication and presentation skills
• Reliable transportation
• Willing to complete mandatory training

Equal employment opportunities:
Nexplore provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Site address: Springfield, VA 22151

Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Class time(s): Classes run between 2:00 – 5:00 typically 60‑minute blocks

Program: STEAM

Compensation: $60 per hour of class (per class or assignment)