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Description
Benefits:
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Fine-tune classroom management skills
Fun work environment
Free snacks
Turn Curiosity Into Discovery
Mad Science of St. Louis is looking for dependable and engaging instructors to lead hands-on science enrichment programs at elementary schools throughout the St. Louis area.
You do not need to be a scientist or a certified teacher. We provide the curriculum, experiments, equipment, materials, training, and ongoing support. You provide the enthusiasm, professionalism, and ability to create a positive experience for children.
This is a very part-time position intended to supplement and complement another job, college schedule, freelance work, retirement, or other activities.
What the Position Looks Like
Mad Science instructors typically teach 2-4 afternoons per week, depending on their availability and the program schedule.
Each class lasts approximately one hour and generally begins between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. Instructors travel directly to participating elementary schools and lead groups of approximately 10 to 20 students.
Programs feature exciting, hands-on science activities involving topics such as chemistry, physics, engineering, electricity, space, forces, motion, and more.
Your Responsibilities
As a Mad Science instructor, you will:
Lead interactive, hands-on science lessons for elementary-age children
Demonstrate experiments and explain scientific concepts in an age-appropriate way
Encourage children to participate, ask questions, and explore
Prepare and organize materials before each program
Clean and repack equipment after class
Transport program materials to and from assigned schools
Communicate professionally with school staff and the Mad Science office
Follow all company, school, and child-safety procedures
Arrive at each program prepared and on time
Schedule and Compensation
Pay: $20 per hour (Pays 2-hour minimum per assignment)
Employment type: Part-time
Typical schedule: Two to four weekday afternoons per week
Class duration: Approximately one hour
Typical starting time: Between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m.
Program location: Elementary schools throughout the St. Louis area
Training and office location: University City, Missouri
What Mad Science Provides
We make it easy for instructors to deliver a high-quality program. Mad Science provides:
Professionally developed science curriculum
Detailed lesson plans and teaching instructions
Experiments, equipment, and program materials
Initial training and ongoing support
A flexible, very part-time weekday schedule
Opportunities to teach at different schools throughout the area
The chance to make science exciting and approachable for children
Required Qualifications
Applicants must:
Enjoy working with elementary-age children
Be energetic, dependable, patient, and professional
Be comfortable speaking in front of and managing a group
Be available on at least two weekday afternoons
Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Be able to travel to schools throughout the St. Louis area
Be able to carry and transport program equipment and supplies
Be able to follow a structured curriculum and lesson plan
Communicate clearly with children, school personnel, and office staff
Complete required training and applicable background-screening requirements
Helpful Experience
Experience in any of the following areas is helpful but not required:
Teaching, substitute teaching, tutoring, or classroom assistance
Camps, childcare, after-school programs, or youth organizations
Theater, public speaking, performance, or group presentations
Science, technology, engineering, education, or related coursework
Coaching or leading activities for groups of children
A science degree and teaching certificate are not required.
Who Does Well in This Position?
Successful Mad Science instructors are enthusiastic presenters who can follow a prepared lesson while making it feel exciting and interactive. They are comfortable being a little theatrical, keeping children engaged, maintaining appropriate classroom boundaries, and adapting when a group needs additional direction.
This position can be a particularly good fit for:
College students
Substitute teachers
Retired educators
Teaching assistants
Actors and performers
Youth-program professionals
Individuals looking for meaningful, flexible afternoon work
Learn More and Apply
Learn more about working with Mad Science of St. Louis:
Qualified applicants will be contacted regarding the next step in the interview process. Interviews are conducted at our office in University City and generally last a little less than one hour.
Compensation: $20.00 per hour
Mad Science is a powerhouse brand with locations around the globe! For over 35 years, we have sparked imaginative learning through our summer camps, birthday parties, in-class workshops, after-school programs, and special events for kids ages 3-12. Become part of our team and help us inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. Our locations are always looking for part-time instructors and full-time office staff.