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Afterschool STEM Instructor

iGen Educational Academy

Afterschool STEM Instructor

Washington, DC
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Job Description

    iGen Educational Academy ignites learning in children and enhances their 21st century skills -- collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity -- through project-based learning and digital learning in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and enables the next generation of innovators.

    Our instructors are responsible for delivering our curriculum, creating an engaging learning environment and ensuring our i’Geners are living up to our mission- Discover. Create. Innovate., all while learning and applying computer languages to the real-world.

    You don't need to be a master in programming, but interest and enthusiasm are required!

    Responsibilities

    • Prepares and delivers instructional materials to students.
    • Manage a classroom of up to 15 students
    • Use curriculum to instruct and direct children on the designing and building experience.
    • Have experience working with elementary school age children.
    • Have availability to work from 3 - 6:30pm on most week days.
    • Clean equipment between uses. Take part in the daily clean-up of the program area.
    • Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of students of all ages, interact appropriately with students in a variety of situations, appropriately model behavior and use positive behavior-management techniques – enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, good sportsmanship and self-control.

    Qualifications & Skills

    • Have a degree or seeking a degree in education or STEM field - preferred
    • Experience with elementary school children
    • Experience interest in STEM
    • Patient and reliable
    • Organizational and communication skills
    • Energetic and positive personality
    • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job

    Company Description

    iGen Educational Academy ignites learning in children and enhances their 21st century skills -- collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity -- through project-based learning and digital learning in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and enables the next generation of innovators.

    Company Description

    iGen Educational Academy ignites learning in children and enhances their 21st century skills -- collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity -- through project-based learning and digital learning in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and enables the next generation of innovators.