STEM Instructor, Engineering focus for K-12 After School

About Togetherhood At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdancing, chess, or STEM, we match talented instructors with opportunities to share their skills and spark joy in the next generation. At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdancing, chess, or STEM, we match talented instructors with opportunities to share their skills and spark joy in the next generation. Our mission is simple but powerful: “to infuse every community with high quality enrichment and education.” We're here to support you in sharing your craft, your voice, and your passion with kids who are ready to learn and grow. If you're a dynamic instructor who loves what you teach and why you teach it, we'd love for you to be part of Togetherhood. What You'll Do As a member of our network, you will be matched with opportunities to teach STEM (including but not limited to Science, Coding, Math, Robotics, Engineering, Video Games, Computer Animation, AI) to K-12 students at schools, buildings, and communities across Washington DC. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks. As an after school instructor, you'll have the following responsibilities: Develop age-appropriate STEM curriculum for after-school students Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise Establish a well-structured and lively classroom that keeps students engaged Foster a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment for students of varying skill levels Build connections with students in a warm and inclusive environment Track student growth and offer positive, helpful feedback Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to teach Create a memorable experience for the children in your class Who You Are A fun, enthusiastic, adaptable instructor, with experience teaching school age children, and who: Has subject matter expertise in STEMHas a passion and skill for building hands-on projects with kids Has excitement, joy, and passion for both teaching kids and personal development/learning Knows how to create a fun, structured, and inclusive classroom environment Brings your own voice and creativity to each class you teach Is cooperative, supportive, flexible Is dependable, proactive, and thrives when given autonomy … and also appreciates support and clear expectations We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Teachers in the Togetherhood network are paid per class, either flat rate or per-student (determined by the partner school). This is contracted, supplemental 1099 work. There is a separate materials budget for teachers to use for classes requiring one. #J-18808-Ljbffr Togetherhood