What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering for Kids STEM Teacher/Manager position at Engineering for Kids of West New York (Jersey)?
Kids ages 4-14 are introduced to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education through after-school programs, classes, camps, workshops, and special events. We are proud to inspire children to build on their natural curiosity by teaching engineering concepts through hands-on learning.
Our programs encourage problem solving, critical thinking and peer collaboration which increase STEM literacy.
We offer three levels of curriculum
Junior Engineers (ages 4-6)
Apprentice Engineers (ages 7-11)
Master Engineers (ages 12-14)
Junior Engineers (ages 4-6)
Apprentice Engineers (ages 7-11)
Master Engineers (ages 12-14)
Curriculum
We are dedicated to constant innovation of our programs, lesson plans, and teaching resources.
We are dedicated to constant innovation of our programs, lesson plans, and teaching resources.
Our Goal:
To hire teachers like you and to be part of this great team to help students learn science, engineering and technology concepts through hands-on challenges like battling robots, building rockets, and programming their own video games. We offer around 500 classes that range all the way from aerospace engineering to marine sciences to electronics. It's very fun and our students love and want to keep coming back to work on more of these projects. They really get to build it from scratch, solve problems along the way, and take home their projects at the end of the day. Really gets them thinking, working together, and gets them to actually try to innovate and think outside the box at a very early age.
We will also let you pick classes if you are passionate about teaching a specific class as well. There is a lot of room for innovation in this job and to take leads in several different schools and areas around New Jersey.
Hiring: Internships, Part time Lead Teachers, Part Time Assistant Teachers, Part Time Assistant Directors
Responsibilities:
• Teaching lessons to school age children: after school programs, camps, community workshops, parties, etc.
• Communicating with Program Directors and Assistant Instructors to ensure proper arrangement of Class Logistics.
• Monitoring and supervising student interactions
• Communicating with the parents and school administration Requirements
• Must be punctual and dependable
• Must have great energy and child-friendly personality.
• Previous experiences working with group of children and experience in one of the following areas are required for Lead Instructors:
• STEAM/STEM-based learning (engineering, science, Robotics, architecture, coding, technology, gaming, etc.) – you can be a professionals, an avid hobbyist or a college/graduate students with experiences in these areas.
• SKILLS-based instructors, i.e., sewing, woodworking
• ART-based instructors, i.e illustration, design, etc. • HOBBY-based instructors, i.e., modeling and crafts
• Substitute teaching experiences
• Camp Counselor
• Education major/minor students with strong interest in S.T.E.M. education or hands-on learning.
• After school Enrichment program Instruction.
• Self-starter that is willing to learn;
• Confident and able to work independently.
• Must agree to and pass background check
• Must has a valid driver's license and has a dependable vehicle allows you drive around to different locations.
Assistant Program Director: Responsibilities:
• Fully competent with teaching all Engineering for Kids Curriculum
• Function as Lead Instructor in varies classroom and events setting (such as workshops and demonstration sessions) as needed.
• Train and evaluate teaching staff.
• Manage scheduling of all classes and teachers as well as material logistics.
• Help with generating marketing and client communication materials such as flyers
• Help with inventory management. Requirements : - All quality of Lead Instructor
• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Education, S.T.E.M related field or Business.
• Excellent organization skills with knowledge of web based technology platforms (such as Microsoft office, Google Drive, etc.) and communication skills
• This will be regular part-time position (with full time potential). You may start as a Lead Instructor and be promoted to this position. Must be available at least 2 days Monday to Friday 1:00- 6:00 p.m. Hours subject to class schedule
• Must has experiences with managing people and events.
• Education professionals with emphasis on hands-on science/engineering teaching and/or special education training highly desired.
• Knowing the local school enrichment program system and PTO/PTA experience a plus.
Pay Based on experience and Job function
• Competitive comparing to similar program
Salary : $500 - $4,000