STEM601: Program Instructor Spring 2026 (JerseySTEM)

About the role

JerseySTEM is a non-profit organization that provides free after-school instruction in STEM disciplines to middle school girls in underserved communities in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Delivering in-person interactive and hands-on lessons in STEM subjects.
• Providing guidance and support to students during classroom workshops, and events.
• Collaborating with other instructors, volunteers, and staff to develop and improve curriculum materials and program content.
• Assessing student progress and providing constructive feedback to students, parents, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in college or grad school, while majoring in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, engineering, mathematics, education).
• Experience teaching or mentoring students in a STEM-related subject area is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with relevant technologies, tools, and software applications.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in college or grad school, while majoring in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, engineering, mathematics, education).

Skills

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with relevant technologies, tools, and software applications.

Benefits

• Gain a sense of accomplishment by helping to bridge the gender gap in STEM.
• Obtain valuable first-hand presentation skills in front of a class, which will be very important in your school work.
• Perform meaningful volunteer work by helping to develop STEM awareness in underserved communities.
• Your resume will be embellished by showing future employers a commitment to your community.
• Be provided with free transportation to deliver the STEM classes.
• Opportunity to obtain valuable first-hand experience as an instructor.
• May gain access to exclusive mentorship programming from a corporate mentor designed to help you with your career.

Pay

This is an unpaid position with JerseySTEM.

Schedule

• Length: 10 weeks - Fall semester (Late Sept - Early Dec); Spring semester (Late Jan - Early Apr)
• Class Duration: 2 hours of on-site instruction per week + one 4-hour training session at kick off