Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks

Mad Science Is Hiring!
We have a busy fall schedule and need additional instructors to teach our programs.  Most programs take place in the after school hours M-F between 2:30-5:30PM.   Additional hours are available on the weekends and periodically during the day . 

Part Time - Flexible Schedule

You are:
• Flexible, creative, engaging and have excellent verbal communication skills.
• You love children, science, teaching and/or acting.
• You own/have regular access to a car.
• You often say things like, "I got that." "I have an idea." "Let me take the lead on that." and "I handled that. What next?"
• You thrive in environments where you get a lot of support but function with a great deal of autonomy.
• You are excited by non-traditional work schedules because you love the gig economy or have other interests and don't desire a regular 9-5 job!
• You aren't afraid to try new things and you love variety.

 
We are:
• A team of STEM-loving folks who spend our days transforming laboratory science into fun, interactive learning experiences for youth from  Pre-K to 6th grade.
• We believe in working smart and having a good time.
• We all wear many hats and we work collaboratively to get things done and ensure that our students and their families are thrilled by their learning experience.

 
The Job:
It's different. We know it. We hope that's exciting to you!  We really have a great time with the kids, they love our programs!
You can work anywhere from 1 day to 5 days a week teaching a science workshops during the afternoon and/or weekends.
We provide ALL supplies, equipment and curriculum to teach the EASY, yet fun science classes. Most of our Jr. Scientists are in K-5th grade, you'll teach basic science concepts in a fun and engaging way.

What will you do?
• You will drive  to a school, daycare or park and rec (we offer a mileage reimbursement plan)
• You will lead a one hour exciting, immersive and interactive science lesson (after a lot of paid training so that you feel totally comfortable in all ways)

Pay:
Instructing $40-50/ per one hour class   (with set up and take down it averages about $25-$28 per hour)  
Most days you will work 1, maybe 2 programs per day.  A typical instructor will work 3-10 hours per week, depending on availability.

PS-we also loan you a cool lab coat to wear too! (you'll be a science rockstar)