Benefits:
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Free food & snacks
Free uniforms
At Mad Science, we are having a BLAST! We pay you to have fun! Build and fly rockets, demonstrate lasers, explore the states of matter using dry ice, and help children create slime and other polymers.
You will inspire the next generation of scientists through our innovative activities that show kids what science is really all about.
This is a part-time position, teaching pay starts at $20 per hour for teaching fun hands-on workshops and After School classes.
Most days you will work 1-2 classes max a day, if you teach 5 one-hour classes -per week you will make approximately $200-$250 per week.
There ARE multiple opportunities for additional hours for those with the weekend availability.
We are currently looking for energetic individuals to join our growing team to conduct exciting science, engineering, and technology programs during after-school and some morning time slots.
You do NOT need to be a certified teacher (although we love that!).
Responsibilities:
• Facilitating day camps, in-person workshops, and after-school science enrichment programs for children from preschool through elementary school
• Deliver high-energy, part entertainment, part education, hands-on programs that meet for one hour each week for approximately 8-10 weeks.
• Travel around the Metro Detroit area to conduct programming at various locations.
Must be able to transport our equipment to all locations.
• Enjoy teaching young children the art of science!
• Attend paid training sessions at our office.
• Attend the mandatory Friday kit pick up on Friday afternoons (paid).
• Be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Be on time for all scheduled activities.
• Adhere to strict safety and cleanliness guidelines.
Qualifications:
• Some experience working with groups of elementary-age (4-12) children (such as an after-school teacher or camp counselor).
• Must be available at least two weekday afternoons.
While this is a part-time position, it is critical that you are able to commit to the length of any given program (camp session, after-school program, etc.
), and that you are able to give us steady weekly availability.
• Must have reliable transportation as you will be transporting equipment and conducting programs in the Northern Illinois area.
(public transportation, bikes, don't work)
• Minimum of 1 year of college suggested.
Degrees and/or graduate degrees are a plus.
• Maintain a fun, flexible, & outgoing personality!
We train you in the curriculum and provide all materials.
We pay for your non teaching prep time, $12.
00 per hour.
Mad Science classes follow the school calendar and are presented year-round.
This is rewarding work if it fits with your schedule and lifestyle.
We also provide great opportunities for growth for those with a great passion for what we do! Wish you could help with Sales? Office work? Let us know! We pride ourselves on our amazing team and great company culture.
401K benefits and bonuses are available after meeting basic requirements.
Mad Science is a powerhouse brand with locations around the globe! For over 35 years, we have sparked imaginative learning through our summer camps, birthday parties, in-class workshops, after-school programs, and special events for kids ages 3-12.
Become part of our team and help us inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.