STEM Instructor for K-12 After School

Job description

## **About Togetherhood** At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdancing, chess, or STEM, we match talented instructors with opportunities to share their skills and spark joy in the next generation. Our mission is simple but powerful: “to infuse every community with high quality enrichment and education.” **We're here to support you in sharing your craft, your voice, and your passion** with kids who are ready to learn and grow. If you're a dynamic instructor who loves what you teach and why you teach it, we'd love for you to be part of Togetherhood. ### What You'll Do As a member of our network, you will be matched with opportunities to teach STEM **(including but not limited to Science, Coding, Math, Robotics, Engineering, Video Games, Computer Animation, AI)** to K-12 students at schools, buildings, and communities across Boston. These teaching opportunities will be for terms that could last anywhere from 6 weeks to 18 weeks. As an after school instructor, you'll have the following responsibilities: Develop age-appropriate STEM curriculum for after-school students Lead weekly in-person classes with enthusiasm and expertise Establish a well-structured and lively classroom that keeps students engaged Foster a positive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment for students of varying skill levels Build connections with students in a warm and inclusive environment Track student growth and offer positive, helpful feedback Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to teach Create a memorable experience for the children in your class ### Who You Are A fun, enthusiastic, adaptable instructor, with experience teaching school age children, and who: Has subject matter expertise in STEM Has a passion and skill for building hands-on projects with kids Has excitement, joy, and passion for both teaching kids and personal development/learning Knows how to create a fun, structured, and inclusive classroom environment Brings your own voice and creativity to each class you teach Is cooperative, supportive, flexible Is dependable, proactive, and thrives when given autonomy … and also appreciates support and clear expectations