STEM Instructor

🇺🇸In-Person - Hoboken, NJ$45K–$65K/yri3h ago

K-12 Teaching STEM Instruction Robotics Teaching Curriculum Development Classroom Teaching K12 Enrichment

Summary

Create and teach age-appropriate STEM/Robotics courses to elementary school students across New York City and Hoboken through Togetherhood's marketplace platform. Design engaging curriculum and memorable learning experiences that inspire children's passion for STEM and robotics.

Key Responsibilities: Develop age-appropriate STEM/Robotics curricula and outcome-based lesson plans, specify required materials, and deliver consistently engaging classes lasting 6-18 weeks. Build positive classroom community, foster student relationships, and help children understand the real-world applications and importance of STEM.

Skills & Tools: Deep experience teaching school-age children with demonstrated ability to lead independent classes and create positive learning environments. Strong communication, curriculum design, enthusiasm for education, flexibility, and cooperative teamwork with a strong work ethic.

Qualifications: Experienced STEM/Robotics instructor with proven track record teaching elementary school students and leading your own classes. Must provide at least three references; formal teaching experience required, or a compelling cover letter explaining teaching passion and ability if lacking formal experience.

Location: In-Person - Hoboken, NJ

Compensation: $45K–$65K/yr (estimated)

Job Description

We highly value the contributions of experienced educators in our instructor community. Therefore, we require all applicants to:

(1) showcase relevant teaching experience on your resume.
(2) If you have a passion for education but lack formal teaching experience, please include a compelling cover letter explaining your interest in teaching and why you believe you would excel in an educational role.

About Togetherhood

Togetherhood is a marketplace for independent enrichment providers. We are a trusted source of consistently-outstanding enrichment experiences, across any topic, whether it be arts & crafts, skateboarding, breakdancing, performing arts with Broadway performers, STEM through the lens of Harry Potter or soccer with a former college athlete. We are a safe, secure community where children can experience the world around them, learn and, most importantly, have fun with their friends in programs led by other members of the community. Our mission is to enable consistently outstanding enrichment so that every one (regardless of their circumstances) has the opportunity to become who they aspire to be. We are focused on finding passionate, talented enrichment providers and giving them the autonomy and support they need to create engaging and magical experiences for children.

What You'll Do

You will be matched with opportunities to create your own STEM/Robotics course to teach elementary school students at schools across New York City and Hoboken. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks. In this role, you'll have the following responsibilities:

Conceive of and create an age-appropriate curriculum for your class
Design outcome-based lesson plans
Specify the materials you'll need to run the course successfully
Consistently arrive at your class on time (or early!)
Create and memorable experience for the children in your class to help them grow and develop a passion for Robotics
Help children understand the importance of STEM and how it's helped shape you as a person

Who You Are

Fun, enthusiastic, experienced STEM/Robotics instructor, with deep experience teaching school age children
Able to create positive class community and build relationships with students
Experience leading your own classes
Has excitement, joy and passion for teaching kids and personal development/learning
Cooperative, supportive, flexible
Has a strong work ethic and do whatever it takes mind set
At least three references