Job description

About us

STEAMworks For Kids provides high-engagement, STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Mathematics) enrichment workshops for children ages 6-12. Our hands-on, project-based approach focuses on having fun while learning. Teaching with us gives educators the opportunity to be creative in delivering workshops that are engaging, rewarding, and fun!

Our work environment includes:

• Casual work attire
• On-the-job support
• Safe work environment
• Lively atmosphere
• Elective Training
• Family-friendly

STEAMworks For Kids is seeking qualified, organized, and creative Workshop Instructors to teach hands-on, in-person science and engineering workshops for kids ages 6-12 from in Barre and/or Williston this summer. We are seeking qualified individuals who are truly passionate and excited about sparking a child's curiosity to explore STEAM topics.

Our engaging and educational STEAM-based workshops encourage curiosity while learning. Each workshop is NGSS-aligned according to age and grade level, and optional lesson plans are provided that include a Responsive Classroom approach to delivery. Our motto: "We focus on learning so kids can focus on fun!" reflects our belief that every child has a unique and intrinsic ability to learn while having fun.

At a minimum, qualified applicants should:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree
• Hold a current or former teaching license, or show demonstrated ability and education that qualify for a license
• Have at least 2 years of experience with elementary-aged children in a classroom or enrichment setting
• Be upbeat, flexible, independent, and well-organized
• Be able to happily manage a casual classroom of up to 16 students on their own
• Have experience with SEL approaches, classroom management, and delivering lesson plans
• Be able to reliably commute to/from the advertised location with workshop materials

All supplies and activities are provided including suggested lesson plans, and training is available if desired prior to delivering the workshop. Our pay rate is $32/hour, and each workshop runs for about 15 hours over 5 days, for example: M-F 9am-12pm. The ability to commute to and from workshop locations, with workshop materials, is required.

Most Instructors enjoy working with us for several seasons, and school-year opportunities are also available during school vacation weeks and summer sessions. This is a great opportunity for a classroom, afterschool, or retired educator to enjoy creative freedom and fun with kids while making some extra money! We are family friendly and any Instructor's children are welcome to attend our workshops free of charge.

For more information about us and what we do, please visit us at www.steamworksforkids.com

Thanks - we hope to hear from you soon!

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Williston, VT 05495: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to obtain fingerprinting and pass a background check?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Classroom management: 1 year (Required)
• teaching: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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