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Part Time Instructors for After School and Evening Programs

Snapology of Fitchburg MA

Part Time Instructors for After School and Evening Programs

North Chelmsford, MA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Position Summary:

    The primary focus of this position will be to teach Snapology programs. Instructors are asked to promote creativity, teamwork and problem solving skills while educating students on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) concepts. Programs are conducted for children ages 2-14, although not all instructors are required to teach all age groups. This role requires internal collaboration and communication with Snapology leadership as well as representing the Snapology organization to parents & children with a high degree of professionalism. If you are passionate about teaching, this is the position for you!

    Role & Responsibilities:

    Lead groups of up to 24 students through curriculum-guided activities (note that class sizes during the COVID pandemic will be SIGNIFICANTLY smaller to adhere to all social distancing requirements);

    Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment (some instruction may be done virtually);

    Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures;

    Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of Snapology;

    Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies;

    Adequately prepare for each program by reading curriculum, watching training videos and/or participating in face-to-face training sessions;

    Handle inquiries from parents regarding Snapology programs;

    Encourage students & parents to enroll students in future Snapology programs;

    Participate in periodic Snapology training & staff meetings as required

    Qualifications:

    Criminal and Child Clearances must be current (we can help you with these!)

    2 or more years of experience working with children in a classroom, camp, or similar environment

    Education degree or teaching experience recommended, teachers pursuing a degree in education will also be considered for this position

    Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

    Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

    Proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis

    Part-Time Programs Available to Teach: Depending on your availability and our enrollment, we can have 4-20 hours of work per week available for you!

    After-school Classes (September – May)

    1-2 hours in length and occur one day per week between 2:30-5:00pm Monday-Thursday in our partner locations (schools, recreation centers)

    Evening Classes (year-round)

    1-2 hours in length and occur one day per week between 4:00 – 8:00pm Monday-Thursday, mainly in our North Chelmsford, MA location, but also at partner locations

    Weekend Workshops:

    2-4 hours in length and occur on Friday, Saturday or Sunday

    Summer Camps (June – August, starting Summer 2021)

    1.5-7 hours in length (typically 3 hours per day) and occur between 8am – 5pm Monday-Friday

    Other Camps & Workshops (Holiday Break, Spring Break, In-Service Days

    1.5-7 hours in length (typically 3 hours per day) and occur between 8am – 5pm Monday-Friday

    Birthday Parties

    2 hours in length and occur on Friday afternoons and Saturday or Sunday during the day (typically between 10AM and 5PM). These can be mobile (in and around the Lowell and Fitchburg area) or offered at our North Chelmsford, MA location.

    Special Events

    1-8 hours in length and occur anytime

    We are reviewing applications and scheduling virtual interviews as soon as possible. Please check your e-mail frequently for updates. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at 978-400-2239. We look forward to hearing from you and to having you join our fabulous team!!