Afterschool Stem Teacher

STEM Teachers Needed!

Do you have teaching and/or childcare experience? Have you ever taught STEM? Do you love working with children? Apollo After School is looking for you!

• Compensation: $20- $22 per hour (depending on experience).
• Location: Chicago, IL.
• Starting Date: School Year 2023 - 2024
• Open positions: 2
• Hours: Monday through Thursday from 3:45 PM to 6:00 PM

Job Description:

Apollo After School offers after-school care and enrichment clubs at local schools. We seek outgoing, personable, and reliable teachers for our school-based programs in the area. No degree? No problem! While a degree in education is highly valued, applicants with relevant experience or a related degree may be considered. We are seeking dedicated, enthusiastic, patient, and caring individuals who are flexible, responsible, and who have a real, genuine passion for working with children and making a positive impact on their lives.
If this sounds like you, then continue reading!

As an Apollo STEM Teacher, your responsibilities will be:

• Provide a high-quality learning environment and manage activities that extend the school day;
• Assist in the implementation of classroom STEM curriculum and weekly lesson plans when needed;
• Evaluating student's progress in math and science.
• In charge of implementation activities, projects, and experiments that allow student engagement in practical application of STEM concepts.
• Fostering enjoyment for STEM subjects among students.
• Ensure the safety and security of children enrolled;
• Follow designated schedule and curriculum, maintain a routine for students;
• Effectively attract and retain students through enthusiasm, teaching skills, and patience;
• Assist with homework completion;

The requirements for our teachers are:

• 1+ years of experience working with kids in a school environment teaching STEM.
• Ability to command respect and cooperation in an elementary classroom.
• Confidence to run a classroom alone.
• A team player who can collaborate with peers.
• Ability to assess and solve problems associated with elementary-aged children.
• Ability to create and maintain a fun, caring, and responsive educational environment.
• Minimum of one year working with school-age youth, ages 4-10 in a school/after-school setting

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