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STEM Instructor

Togetherhood
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈIn-Person - Greenwich, CT$50K–$75K/yri1h ago
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Summary

A STEM Instructor role at Togetherhood, a marketplace for enrichment providers, where you'll create and teach your own STEM curriculum to elementary and middle school students in Greenwich, Connecticut for terms lasting 6-18 weeks.

Key Responsibilities: Design age-appropriate STEM curricula and outcome-based lesson plans, specify required materials, consistently arrive on time, and create memorable learning experiences that inspire students' passion for STEM and robotics.
Skills & Tools: Strong teaching and curriculum design abilities, experience building positive class communities and student relationships, excellent communication, reliability, flexibility, cooperative attitude, and deep passion for STEM education and student development.
Qualifications: Minimum 3+ years of relevant STEM teaching experience with school-age children, proven track record leading your own classes, and ability to provide three professional references; those lacking formal teaching experience may apply with a compelling cover letter.
Location: In-Person - Greenwich, CT
Compensation: $50K–$75K/yr (estimated)

Job Description

**Application must be have reliable transportation to Greenwich, CT.

We highly value the contributions of experienced educators in our instructor community. Therefore, we require all applicants to:

(1) showcase relevant teaching experience on your resume. (2) If you have a passion for education but lack formal teaching experience, please include a compelling cover letter explaining your interest in teaching and why you believe you would excel in an educational role.

About Togetherhood

Togetherhood is a marketplace for independent enrichment providers. We are a trusted source of consistently-outstanding enrichment experiences, across any topic, whether it be arts & crafts, skateboarding, breakdancing, performing arts with Broadway performers, STEM through the lens of Harry Potter or soccer with a former college athlete. We are a safe, secure community where children can experience the world around them, learn and, most importantly, have fun with their friends in programs led by other members of the community. Our mission is to enable consistently outstanding enrichment so that every one (regardless of their circumstances) has the opportunity to become who they aspire to be. We are focused on finding passionate, talented enrichment providers and giving them the autonomy and support they need to create engaging and magical experiences for children.

What You'll Do

You will be matched with opportunities to create your own STEM course to teach elementary and middle school students at schools across Greenwich, CT. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks. In this role, you'll have the following responsibilities:

  • Conceive of and create an age-appropriate curriculum for your class
  • Design outcome-based lesson plans
  • Specify the materials you'll need to run the course successfully
  • Consistently arrive at your class on time (or early!)
  • Create and memorable experience for the children in your class to help them grow and develop a passion for Robotics
  • Help children understand the importance of STEM and how it's helped shape you as a person

Who You Are

  • Fun, enthusiastic, experienced STEM instructor, with deep experience teaching school age children.
  • Able to create positive class community and build relationships with students
  • Experience leading your own classes
  • Has excitement, joy and passion for teaching kids and personal development/learning
  • Cooperative, supportive, flexible
  • Has a strong work ethic and do whatever it takes mind set
  • At least three references

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