After-School STEAM Enrichment Instructor

Job Overview

Engineering For Kids of North Atlanta brings science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM), to children ages 4 to 14 in a fun and challenging way through after-school enrichment classes, camps, workshops, birthday parties, and special events.

We are proud to inspire children to build on their natural curiosity by teaching real-world engineering concepts through hands-on and tech-based program learning options. Engineering is, after all, one of the fastest-growing industries in the world

Engineering For Kids of East Atlanta's programs are Accredited, Cognia Certified, and aligned with National Teaching Standards.

We are seeking enthusiastic and responsible individuals to join our team as After-School Enrichment Instructors. As an After-School Enrichment Instructor, you will play a vital role in creating a fun and safe environment for students to learn, grow, and create lasting memories. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children while gaining valuable experience in education.

Note: Please read the job description below for details. We are seeking serious applicants only, please.

Site Placement

• Instructors will be placed at sites, such as schools and community venues, based on their availability for after-school enrichment classes. This is not an aftercare/childcare program. Our Instructors provide after-school enrichment classes at multiple sites.
• Instructors will be assigned a weekly schedule in a one-hour class on each day of the week that they teach. Instructors will typically be assigned more than one site per week and teach at each site on its same assigned day each scheduled week.
• Instructors will be issued supplies/materials to pick up and utilize for their after-school enrichment classes. Instructors who are issued supplies will return the remaining supplies at the end of each semester.
• Instructors will substitute for other instructors when they are absent or at sites that have vacancies until the vacancies are filled.

Classroom Expectations

• Teach the provided lesson plans to students who have registered for their classes at assigned schools and community venues.
• Take, set up, distribute, and clean up the necessary distributed supplies when facilitating the activities in the lesson plans.
• Exhibit knowledge of classroom management techniques to maintain a structured and organized camp environment.
• Exhibit the ability to manage behavior effectively and implement behavior management strategies when necessary.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all campers at all times.
• Follow the guidelines in the program's operating procedures and teacher handbook.
• Follow each assigned site's written and verbal instructions that pertain to campus and class operations.
• Exhibit professionalism with all stakeholders, such as students, parents, site staff, program staff, etc.
• Report any significant program-related concerns to the designated program staff.
• Collaborate with any other camp staff to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Professional Experience

• Instructors must have at least 2 years of experience working with children in elementary and/or middle school. Enrichment and/or classroom teaching experience is a plus.

Education

• Instructors must have a college degree or be pursuing a college degree.

Certification

• Instructors must provide documentation of unexpired CPR/First Aid Certification before teaching classes, and it is a requirement to be hired. The program does not provide compensation for the CPR/First Aid Certification to be purchased or completed.

Additional Requirements

• Instructors must have access to a laptop or computer and a printer.
• Instructors must have reliable transportation. Having access to a vehicle that the instructor can drive will be beneficial in transporting supplies to and from the classes.
• Some sites where instructors are placed require additional background check requirements that include one or more of the following: background check forms, fingerprinting, and/or drug screening. Instructors who have fingerprinting and drug screening requirements will be paid $15 for each occurrence.
• Some sites require additional external training. Instructors who are required to complete external training will be paid $15 per hour to complete the external training.
• Our organization views protecting children and youth as an integral part of our mission. We have a zero-tolerance policy for abuse, mistreatment, or harassment of any kind in our organization. We employ many policies and practices to prioritize the safety of all in our organization.

Pay

• Compensation ranges from $20 - $27 per hour for teaching after-school enrichment classes.
• Instructors are paid for an extra hour on each day that they teach for arriving 30 minutes before the start time of the class for activity setup and staying up to 30 minutes after the class for student dismissal and activity clean up.
• A monthly attendance bonus of $50 will be provided for eligible instructors.
• A semester bonus of $75 will be provided for eligible instructors.
• Instructors have an Independent Contractor Classification (1099-NEC tax form).
• Mileage compensation is not provided. Instructors are encouraged to track their mileage to report it on their tax return as part of their independent contractor expenses.

Location

• North Atlanta, GA (predominantly 30305, 30306, 30319, 30322, 30324, 30326, 30327, 30329, 30341, 30342, 30363); sites might be located in other zip codes as well

Schedule

• Monday - Thursday up to 8 hours per week based on the instructor's availability and class vacancies
• Start and end times vary by site, typically between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Engineering For Kids of East Atlanta provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $ $27.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Please specify if you are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• teaching elementary and/or middle school students: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR & First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road