Big Learning

Instructors Needed for Middle School after school programs (seeking 1-3 instructors)

Dates: Mid-September to Mid-December and February to May

Days per week: 1-4 afternoons per week (M-Th) depending on program assignments

Time: 3:00pm—5:30pm

Big Learning® Science® & Engineering is looking for Instructors to guide middle school students through Big Learning® S&E’s hands-on programs such as Gadget Factory, Handicrafts, and/or Lego® Robotics program. The S&E program is offered as part of Montgomery County’s Excel Beyond the Bell Middle School program and will deliver programming for up to 20 students per afternoon at one of eight county middle schools (note: 2 instructors for 20 students). EBB is designed to engage students in out of school time enrichment opportunities that are hands-on, experiential and fun and provide a safe environment for youth after school.

Responsibilities:
• Serve as Instructor for the program, which takes place from approximately 3:00pm—5:30pm (instructional time is between 1.5-2 hours per afternoon depending on site).
• Attend 2-3 days of paid training in August and other trainings and meetings during the school year as needed.
• Deliver STEM programming to up to 20 middle school youth per afternoon using best practices of STEM instruction while addressing the social-emotional needs of students.
• Develop lesson plans and document hands-on curriculum, materials, and worksheets for all program classes and/or utilize plans and resources from previous year’s programs.
• Collaborate with co-teachers; and serve as a resource for both educational and operational matters.
• Document, and report materials used with oversight from Big Learning supervisor and contribute to grant reporting requirements.

Qualifications:
• Passionate about working with middle school students.
• Background in STEM education, needlecrafts, Lego®, and/or DIY projects and nonprofit work is a plus.
• Prior experience in K-8 schools or industry preferred.
• Commitment to delivering high quality enrichment programs.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point) and Acrobat.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs of teaching equipment.
• Must have a reliable vehicle for transportation and be able to bring classroom supplies to and from each class.
• As a condition of employment with Big Learning, any successful job applicant will be required to pass a criminal background check and provide proof of full vaccination for COVID19.

Compensation: $24-$26 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. ($60-$65 for each afternoon session plus additional time for training and materials preparation and mileage stipend).

Big Learning is an equal opportunity employer. Contact Jane de Winter, [email protected], to apply or to learn more.