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Long Island STEAM Group is looking for energetic and dynamic individuals to conduct fun and engaging after-school STEAM programs (science and chess topics) during the 2024-2025 Fall/Winter/Spring semesters at various elementary schools across Long Island. A teaching or education background is a plus, but is not required. This is a part-time position for 3 to 5 afternoons per week at 2 hours per day.

Requirements:

You must be available at least 3-5 afternoons per week between the hours of 2pm and 5pm

Good communication skills, attention to detail, and a joyful approach to teaching

Experience working with children ages 5-12

Access to reliable transportation and willingness to travel within a 15 mile radius of your home

Outgoing and engaging personality

A background in art, science, teaching, chess, or Lego-building is desirable, but not required.

We will train you on EVERYTHING you need to know - this is basic FUN learning!

We provide:

Paid training

Program materials

Flexible schedule to fit your needs

Very competitive salary - $45 per workshop

Great resume-building experience

An opportunity to get children excited about learning

About Us:

Long Island STEAM Group is an organization encompassing several educational and entertaining programs for pre- and elementary school children. We are the provider of Mad Science, Crayola Imagine Arts Academy, Schoolhouse Chess, and Brixology, and have been bringing leaning programs to the children of Long Island for over 18 years. We take pride in merging education with entertainment with engaging presentations for children when they are most receptive to learning. Having fun while learning is evident throughout every assembly, workshop, birthday party, summer camp, and after-school enrichment program we offer. We are always seeking highly energetic and dynamic individuals to conduct fun workshops and shows throughout the year at schools and camps around Long Island. Children expand their interest in learning through fun, safe, hands-on activities. We promote creativity by allowing children to experiment and experience for themselves how compelling and interactive learning can be.