*About us*
STEAMworks For Kids provides high-engagement, *STEAM* (Science Technology Engineering Art Mathematics) enrichment workshops for children ages 6-12.
Our hands-on, project-based approach focuses on having fun while learning.
Teaching with us gives educators the opportunity to be creative in delivering workshops that are engaging, rewarding, and fun!
Our work environment includes:
* Casual work attire
* On-the-job support
* Safe work environment
* Lively atmosphere
* Elective Training
* Family-friendly
*STEAMworks For Kids is seeking a qualified, organized, and creative Workshop Instructor *to teach hands-on, in-person science and engineering workshops for kids ages 6-11, *Monday-Friday*, *April 1-5, 9am-4pm, at Centennial Park in Paso Robles.
* We are seeking an individual who is truly passionate and excited about sparking a child's curiosity to explore STEAM topics.
Our engaging and educational STEAM-based workshops encourage curiosity while learning.
Each workshop is NGSS-aligned according to age and grade level, and optional lesson plans are provided that include a Responsive Classroom approach to delivery.
Our motto: _*"We focus on learning so kids can focus on fun!" *_reflects our belief that every child has a unique and intrinsic ability to learn while having fun.
*At a minimum, qualified applicants should:*
* *Hold a Bachelor's degree*
* Hold a current or former teaching license, or show demonstrated ability and education that qualify for a license
* Have at least 2 years of experience with *elementary-aged children* in a classroom or enrichment setting
* Be upbeat, *flexible, independent, and well-organized*
* Be able to *happily manage a casual classroom of up to 14 students* on their own
* Have experience with SEL approaches, classroom management, and delivering lesson plans
* Be able to reliably commute to/from the advertised location with workshop materials
* *Be available from 9am to 4pm Monday through Friday, April 1-5, 9am-4pm.
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We follow a transparent hiring process as we believe candidates are at their best when they are prepared.
Our pay rate is $34/hour, and each workshop runs for about 15 hours over 5 days with a 1-hour Lunch coverage between them for a total of 35 workshop hours a week, M-F 9am-12pm, 12pm-1pm, and 1pm-4pm.
All supplies and activities are provided including suggested lesson plans, and training is available if desired prior to delivering the workshop.
*The ability to commute to and from workshop locations, with workshop materials, is required.
*We offer additional paid time each day for lunch coverage if both AM and PM workshops are running the same day, for a 35 hour workweek.
Most Instructors enjoy working with us for several seasons, and school-year opportunities are also available during school vacation weeks and summer sessions.
This is a great opportunity for a classroom, afterschool, or retired teacher or educator to enjoy creative freedom and fun with kids while making some extra money! We are family friendly and any Instructor's children are welcome to attend our workshops free of charge.
For more information about us and what we do, please visit us at www.
steamworksforkids.
com
Thanks - we hope to hear from you soon!
Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $34.
00 per hour
Grade school specialties:
* 1st grade
* 2nd grade
* 3rd grade
* 4th grade
* 5th grade
* Elementary school
* Science
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work setting:
* In-person
Application Question(s):
* How many years of experience of elementary-level STEAM or STEM teaching do you have?
* Are you available and able to commit to work from 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, JApril 1-5th at Centennial Park in Paso Robles?
Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
* Teaching: 1 year (Required)
* Classroom management: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person