After School Enrichment Teacher

Job Summary

Part-time after school instructors needed for expanding regional programs in elementary-level science and art. Part-time positions available in Western/Central MA and/or Northern CT during after-school hours.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating a one-hour after-school enrichment program using a pre-set curriculum (approximately two hours on site)
• Each session is a high-energy, part entertainment, part education, part creativity session - a hands-on class that meets for one-hour each week for 8-12 weeks per semester.
• Possibility to also facilitate birthday parties, stage shows or other events

Requirements

• Some experience working with groups of elementary age (5-11yo) children (such as enrichment instructor, teacher, volunteer or camp counselor).
• Must be available at least 2-3 weekdays M-Th after 2 pm and be willing to travel (paid) to multiple nearby schools/locations.
• Must have a reliable car and drivers license
• All employees will be subject to a criminal background checks(required)
• Additional availability Friday or Saturday for weekly equipment exchange meetings
• Some college experience preferred. Degrees and/or graduate degrees a plus.

Qualifications

• Science major not required for Mad Science, some art background helpful but not absolutely required for Imagine Arts.
• Have an engaging & outgoing personality
• May not concurrently be a full time classroom teacher or regular substitute if your day ends after 2PM - you can not get to our programs on time.

Skills

• Ability to engage and educate elementary aged children
• Outgoing personality

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Positions are part-time and flexible, with availability during after-school hours and potentially on weekends or during the day for birthday parties or other one-time events.