Lead and Assistant Teaching/Instructing opportunities available for after school programs weekdays between 3:00 – 6:30 in the Westchester County area.
Snapology is one of the best Children’s Enrichment programs in the country! You’ll love our core values and curriculum. Snapology’s approach is based on proven research that children’s best learning experiences come from actively creating, designing, interacting and inventing. If you love working with kids and want to encourage their love of all things STEM (LEGO building, robotics, engineering, science, art, etc.), then we’d like to meet you!
Position:
The primary focus of a Snapology STEM Instructor will be to teach Snapology programs. Instructor’s are asked to promote creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while educating students on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) concepts.
Programs are conducted for children ages Pre-K through 5th grade. This role requires internal collaboration and communication with Snapology leadership as well as representing the Snapology organization to partners, parents & children with a high degree of professionalism with partner schools and community centers.
Role & Responsibilities
Lead groups of students through Snapology curriculum-guided activitiesFollow all Snapology lesson plans & activities. Each class is fully prepared for each instructor – no lesson plan creation needed! All materials, lesson plans, & paid training is provided.Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and proceduresMaintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of SnapologyEncourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use the information to adjust teaching strategiesAdequately prepare for each program by reading curriculum, watching training videos and/or participating in face-to-face training sessionsHandle inquiries from parents regarding Snapology programsParticipate in periodic Snapology training & staff meetings, as requiredQualifications:
Criminal and Child Clearances including background checks and fingerprint scanning requiredExperience working with children in a classroom or camp environmentEducation degree or teaching experience, students pursuing a degree in education with classroom experience may also be considered for this positionAbility to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with othersAbility to communicate effectively orally and in writingProven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basisReliable transportation to and from job and training sites.Programs
Ongoing weekday after-school classesAdditional opportunities exist for in-school enrichment and field trips, weekend workshops and/or birthday parties, and school break campsWe have both Lead Instructor and Assistant positions openThis position is part-time. Depending on candidate availability and the time of year, Snapology Instructors typically work between 10 – 20 hours per week.
Job Type: Part-time