Extracurricular Enrichment Teacher
EXTRACURRICULAR ENRICHMENT TEACHER OPPORTUNITY
Young Engineers of Howard County-College Park is looking for an Enrichment Instructor to join our team of dynamic, energetic, forward-thinking minds, working toward our common goal to: provide extracurricular STEM engineering and coding education in a fun and safe learning environment for children. Our Enrichment Instructors are the core of our program. This individual oversees the day-to-day instruction and student engagement. Are you experienced in working with children? Do you enjoy teaching and building problem-solving skills in young engineering minds? Have you mentored youth? This could be the role for you.
Qualifications
- Experience: Working history with children ages 5 and up (mentoring, coaching, tutoring etc.)
- A Relator: The ideal candidate is someone who can build positive, professional relationships.
- Team Player: Works well with other team members
- Communicator: Ability to communicate well with adults and children, verbally and in writing
- Problem Solver: Ability to troubleshoot/problem-solve issues as they emerge in real time
- Flexible: The ideal candidate can positively adapt to change in fast-paced environments
- Learner/Inquisitive: Can learn new things (ideas, strategies, methods, processes, etc.) and ask helpful questions
- Knowledgeable: Knowledge of engineering, physics, or coding is a plus. Individuals with the capacity to quickly pick up basic concepts can also apply
- Committed and Fun: The ideal candidate must be committed to positive outcomes and fun to work with.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Enrichment Instructor will:
- Participate in 6-10 hours of training to learn the Young Engineers curriculum
- Facilitate lessons and monitor student engagement for up to 16 students
- Create a positive and safe environment in which students can grow
- Provide feedback to parents after working with each student
- Provide own transportation to and from assigned after-school locations
- Report routinely to Program Manager on program progress
AVAILABILITY
- Days | Monday through Friday
- Times | Between 2:00p.m. to 6:30 pm (after-school schedules)
- Semester commitment | September 2025 - December 2025; January 2026-June 2026 (opportunity to extend for Summer Camp in July 2026)
PAY:
$20-$30/hour
The selected candidates must pass a child care background check investigation required by the school systems in Maryland.