After-School Instructor - Science Enrichment Classes for Elementary Students

**Bridge toll will be reimbursed for any candidates crossing over a toll bridge to reach our classes**

We are looking for fun-loving and energetic instructors to facilitate after-school science classes for elementary students. This course will introduce young learners to a variety of science concepts including: Energy of the future, Space, Star Wars, Modern Engineering, Transportation of the future, and more!

Each class features an in-depth look into the amazing world of Science! Scientific concepts are then reinforced with creative and innovative hands-on projects and group activities. This serves to solidify and emphasize the scientific conceptual learning for the students.

Lesson plans will be provided.

Responsibilities:

• Delivering science concepts to elementary students in Grades 1-5.
• Make topics easy to understand using playful techniques.
• Helping students engage in learning process

Required Qualifications:

• Most important- Fun and engaging personality, ability to motivate elementary students and build trust
• Knowledge and experience in teaching hands-on science concepts
• Good understanding of STEM topics
• Creativity and passion to inspire students’ to think innovatively and get basic awareness
• Ability to encourage students to ask questions, think critically, and come up with creative solutions to real-world problems
• Positive reinforcement to encourage students’ efforts and help them see challenges as opportunities for growth
• Patience, empathy, as well as the ability to connect with students of all ages and to adapt your teaching style to meet the needs of each student
• Clear communication and organizational skills to ensure instructions are easy to follow and lessons stay on track, while making the most of the time
• Ability to create engaging and interactive learning experiences
• Ability to encourage students to work in teams
• Be able to clear background checks and TB test
• At least 1 year's experience working with elementary-aged children
• Effective classroom management skills (up to 20 students at a time)
• At least 2 years of college education
• Able to commute to school sites in San Rafael, CA/Mill Valley, CA and surrounding cities - have your transportation
• Ability to lift and carry ~20-50 lbs. on an occasional basis with or without accommodations.

Compensation:

We pay in the range of $28-$32 per hour. You’ll be paid 3 hours for each class that you teach. Instructional time is only 60 mins. 3 hours of compensation per class includes and covers lesson plan review and prep to deliver the lesson, communication with parents, prep/wait time at the school site, class instruction time, dismissal procedures at the end of the class, and coordination with our lead teacher and operations team. You will be required to arrive 20-30 mins. before start time and leave only after the last student has been picked up or left.

Availability:

• After school hours between 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
• 1-3 days per week to start with - Tuesday through Friday
• Available locations, dates, and timings can be discussed during the interview.

For more info about Talentnook, please visit: https://talentnook.com

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• Are you a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident?
• Why would you be a good fit to teach our Super Science? Please provide at least 3 reasons.
• Are you able to commute to San Rafael, CA/Mill Valley, CA and surrounding areas using your own vehicle? Or would you be using public transportation or ride sharing?

Work Location: In person