PART TIME After-School Program Instructor (Fort Collins)

Specifically looking for instructors in: • Fort Collins area (school zip code: 80528) • Who are available on Mondays from 1:45 - 3:45 PM starting January 26th • Prior classroom experience or demonstrated ability to manage and teach groups of 20 kids solo is strongly desirable Do you want to have fun while working? Come work for us as a Mad Scientist and teach after school science enrichment classes! Mad Science is the world's leading science enrichment provider. We deliver unique science experiences for children. We specialize in teaching in a workshop style, meaning K-5 students in one class, working on hands-on science experiments. Check this video out, and visit our website colorado.madscience.org for more information on what we do: https://youtu.be/1lk9rjpddpo We love to have energetic instructors with flexible schedules who are available Mondays afternoon from approximately 1:45 to 3:45 PM. The instructors will be teaching at schools, fun science hands-on classes. It's a perfect job if you are looking for something part-time. Each 1.5-2 hour shift pays $25-33/hour. There is only 1 class assigned a week for this Winter/Spring semester. We provide our amazing instructors with curriculum & classroom management training, science kits with equipment and manuals, guidance & support, good compensation, AND we pay mileage (if applicable per the company policy). Who are our Mad Scientists? Our instructors have very varied backgrounds! We have college students, retired folks, those with teaching/childcare experience, and the list goes on. The main qualities we look for in applicants: • A willingness to learn and take helpful feedback • Flexible schedule/afternoon availability • Good sense of humor • Strong patience and adaptability in dynamic environments • Clear and punctual communication skills • Enjoy and have experience working with school-aged children (5-11 years grades K-5th) • Required to have a dependable car • Age 18+ This job will offer • A great resume building experience of teaching STEM classes • Training and lesson plans • Experience to work in a very professional organization • Good compensation and mileage • The opportunity to positively impact your community • A supportive office team to help you along the way! The work involves driving to the schools and lifting light and heavy objects like science kits. The candidate must be able to stand for long periods of time. Join us from January to May 2026 for after-school programs, and extend into summer camps (June–July) if you're interested! Job Type: Part-time Pay: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour Benefits: • Flexible schedule Application Question(s): • What is your availability for this position? Our after-school programs typically run Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 2-4pm. • Do you have a reliable car to commute to different elementary schools? • Have you had experience working with children in a classroom setting? Have you ever been responsible for managing the class on your own? Work Location: In person