Engineering Basics Instructor (Middle School)

The Baruch STEP Academy is an academic enrichment program focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and providing college preparation. Managed through the CUNY Research Foundation, we serve 200 middle and high school students throughout the city. https://step.baruch.cuny.edu

The Summer 2025 Program has 16 sessions: 

July 7 - July 31 from 9am-2pm Mondays through Thursdays
 

Course Title: Engineering Basics    Program: In-person     Grades: Middle School

Description: This course will introduce fundamental engineering concepts through interactive lectures and dynamic projects. Students will work in groups to solve engineering problems and be challenged in designing and building "products" for an urban setting using the applications of geometry, physics, and engineering.

Application Link:  https://tinyurl.com/EngineeringInstructorSu2025

Specific Duties

Plan and teach original course curriculum for about 12 students

Evaluate student and group performance 

Provide staff with measurable results in student learning through assessments

Monitor and maintain student attendance records

Reassess curriculum based on student needs, interest, and understanding of material

Plan for end of semester project

Schedule: 9am-2pm + weekly one hour faculty meeting

Salary: The pay rate is $45 an hour for a total of $4,500. This includes 72 hours of instruction and 28 hours for campus orientation, staff meetings, and prep work. 

 Qualifications

Required:

Availability each program day from 9am – 2pm + weekly one hour faculty meetings

Degree in subject area or related STEM field

Previous teaching role in  subject area 

Possess good interpersonal skills with teenagers

Experience guiding students with research projects 

Preferred:

Prior experience with middle or high school students

Possess innovative and creative instructional methods

Enthusiasm for designing original, self directed curriculum

Have a strong classroom management style

Demonstrated ability to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment