STEM Teacher - Jersey City | Hudson County STEM Kids NYC Jersey City, NJ Job Details Part-time | Contract $18 - $25 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications School experience Teamwork Math Working with students Organizational skills Full Job Description

STEM TEACHER & LEARNING FACILITATOR

Part-Time | Jersey City, NJ | Hudson County Science. Engineering. Coding. Math. Robots. Big Questions. Wild Ideas. Things That Don't Exist Yet. What if the child sitting in front of you today is going to design the next medical device? Build a robot no one has imagined yet? Write the algorithm that changes an industry? Engineer a cleaner city? Discover something we don't even have a name for yet? At STEM Kids NYC's affiliate program, STEM Kids New Jersey, we believe those futures begin long before college. They begin when a child picks up a circuit and asks, "What happens if I connect this?" When a prototype collapses—and instead of hearing "You did it wrong," they hear: "Great. What did we learn? Let's redesign it." When a student who has never thought of themselves as a scientist suddenly realizes: "Wait...I can do this." That is where you come in.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR THE TEACHER KIDS CAN'T WAIT TO SEE AGAIN.

We're looking for dynamic STEM educators who bring brains, joy, preparation, curiosity, creativity, and serious teaching ability into a room. The kind of teacher whose students adore them—but who also knows exactly how to manage a classroom. The teacher who can be standing at a whiteboard explaining an engineering challenge one minute and sitting crisscross applesauce on the floor beside a group of eight-year-olds troubleshooting a robot the next. The teacher who walks into the room already knowing: what students are learning; why they are learning it; what materials are needed; where those materials are; how the lesson will flow; how to pivot when something doesn't work; how to challenge the student who races ahead; how to scaffold for the student who needs another pathway in; and how to make the room feel intellectually exciting and safe enough to be wrong . Because in STEM, being wrong is often where the interesting stuff begins.

THIS IS NOT

"

I LIKE KIDS, SO I THINK I'D BE GOOD AT THIS.

" We love people who love children. But loving children alone does not make someone a teacher. You need to have been in learning spaces with children before. You understand what happens when twelve excited students all want the same robot. You know how to regain a group's attention without yelling over them. You can tell the difference between productive chaos and a classroom that has gone off the rails. You know when to explain, when to ask another question, when to demonstrate, and when to get out of the way and let students figure it out. You know how to make children laugh without losing the classroom . You recognize when a student doesn't understand—and have another way to teach it. And when a lesson doesn't go according to plan? You don't freeze. You teach.

YOUR CLASSROOM SHOULD FEEL ALIVE.

We're not looking for someone to stand in front of children and lecture about STEM.

Our students should be:

building. coding. testing. designing. measuring. taking things apart. putting things back together. asking questions. defending ideas. drawing. calculating. debugging. making glorious mistakes. redesigning. trying again. innovating.

And sometimes saying:

"

WHOA. IT WORKED!

" We want teachers who know how to turn STEM knowledge into experiences children remember.

YOU MAY BE TEACHING A

FUTURE... Scientist Mechanical Engineer Computer Scientist Mathematician Electrical Engineer Robotics Engineer Researcher Aerospace Engineer Inventor ...or a profession that doesn't even exist yet . You will not know which child becomes which. That's what makes this work so exciting. Your job is to give them enough exposure, confidence, skills, curiosity, and room to imagine that any of those futures might belong to them.

WHAT GREAT TEACHING LOOKS LIKE IN OUR INNOVATION LABS

You Understand the 5E Model (or are willing to grasp it once you are hired). Our learning experiences are grounded in inquiry and exploration. You should know how to move students through: ENGAGE → EXPLORE → EXPLAIN →

ELABORATE

→

EVALUATE

That means you don't give away every answer before students have had a chance to think. You know how to launch a phenomenon, problem, question, or design challenge that makes students want to know more . You let them investigate. You help them make meaning. Then you give them opportunities to apply what they have learned to something bigger.

YOU DESIGN FOR THE KID WHO LEARNS DIFFERENTLY, TOO.

We are particularly interested in teachers who understand Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and are familiar with neurodiversity and neurodivergence. Not every child learns by sitting quietly and listening. Not every child expresses understanding through writing. Not every child processes information at the same pace. A vibrant STEM classroom makes room for students to: see it; hear it; touch it; build it; talk about it; draw it; model it; code it; test it; explain it; innovate it, and demonstrate what they know in different ways. We want teachers who can maintain high expectations without creating only one road to success .

FAILURE HAS A HOME IN OUR CLASSROOMS.

Engineering and computer science don't work without failure. Code breaks. Circuits don't light. Robots drive directly into walls. Bridges collapse. Measurements are wrong. 3D models don't print the way we expected. And sometimes the thing we were absolutely certain would work... doesn't. Good. That's where engineering begins. Our teachers create psychologically and academically safe learning environments where students understand that a failed prototype is data , debugging is part of computer science, iteration is part of engineering, and asking for help is part of learning. Students should be able to take intellectual risks without fear of humiliation.

Your classroom should communicate:

Try it. Test it. Learn from it. Change it. Try again.

KNOW YOUR STEM.

This is an important distinction. We are not asking every teacher to know everything about every STEM field. If you are a computer scientist, you might be phenomenal at coding and computational thinking. If you're an engineer, design challenges may be your sweet spot. If you're studying biology, you might transform the way a child thinks about living systems. If mathematics is your world, you may be the person who finally helps a student understand why math actually matters. Bring us your STEM . We'll continue building from there. Depending upon your expertise, our students may encounter: Engineering & Engineering Design Computer Science & Coding Robotics Mathematics Biology Chemistry Physics Environmental Science Maker Education Physical Computing Digital Fabrication 3D Printing Artificial Intelligence AR/VR Creative Technology Neuro-engineering ESP32 Interdisciplinary STEM Challenges

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

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PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

This requirement is non-negotiable .

You must have:

A bachelor's degree in a STEM field OR Be currently enrolled and actively working toward a bachelor's degree in a STEM field. Your bachelor's degree or degree program must be in: Science Mathematics Computer Science Engineering No exceptions. A master's degree or doctorate in a STEM field is a plus , but is not required.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE IS ALSO REQUIRED.

You must have previously worked directly with children in a structured learning environment.

That experience might come from:

a traditional classroom; an independent or charter school; an afterschool program; a summer program; a museum or informal learning environment; a STEM program; a tutoring program; a teaching fellowship; a residency; student teaching; or another substantial instructional setting. We particularly welcome teaching fellows and emerging educators who also meet our STEM-degree requirement .

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT MATTERS . A

creative classroom does not mean an uncontrolled classroom.

You should know how to:

establish routines quickly; set expectations; transition students between activities; manage materials; redirect behavior without punishment; engage reluctant learners; maintain appropriate boundaries; manage collaborative groups; keep students physically and emotionally safe; and create a learning environment where children can have tremendous fun and still get serious work done . We have curriculum . But also feel free to bring your lessons you have taught and contribute to our learning community and ecosystem.

WHERE YOU WILL TEACH

We're building a strong instructional team to support our intention to provide quality, standards-driven STEM and STEAM education to families in the Jersey City community.

STEM KIDS NEW JERSEY

teachers may work at: our STEM Kids New Jersey location in Jersey City; Jersey City partner schools; community-based organizations; school-day partner programs; afterschool programs; weekend programs; school-break camps; summer programs; and special STEM Kids New Jersey events throughout Jersey City or Hoboken We want to develop a strong local group of educators who can become familiar, trusted faces to our Jersey City students and families. When you apply, tell us which instructional team fits you:

AFTERSCHOOL ONLY WEEKENDS ONLY AFTERSCHOOL + WEEKENDS

We schedule you based upon that availability. Watch STEM Kids NYC on

Good Morning America:

"How one group makes STEM accessible to kids in NYC" Watch our Good Morning America feature on YouTube The GMA feature provides a glimpse of STEM Kids NYC students engaging in the kind of hands-on STEM learning at the heart of our work. Then visit us on

Instagram:

@stemkidsnewjersey on Instagram Look through our website at http://stemkidsnyc.org Look through our programs. Look at the students. Look at what they're building. Look at the environments our educators create.

Then ask yourself:

"Can I see myself in that room?" If you're thinking: YES. Hand me the Legos. Where's the robot? What are we building? Keep reading. If you're thinking: "I really just need a few extra hours somewhere..." We may not be the right fit.

OUR REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered, you must have: A bachelor's degree OR current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in science, mathematics, computer science, or engineering —

REQUIRED, NO EXCEPTIONS

Previous experience teaching or facilitating children in a structured learning environment Demonstrated classroom-management ability The ability to engage children while maintaining structure and expectations Strong STEM content knowledge in at least one area The ability to read, understand, and adapt lesson plans Strong written and verbal communication skills Professionalism when interacting with parents, teachers, administrators, and school partners Organization and preparation skills Dependability and demonstrated follow-through Ability to work independently Comfort using technology Willingness to learn Willingness to receive feedback Ability to honor a multiweek teaching commitment once accepted A professional appearance, as you are representing our company Big Pluses Master's degree or doctorate in a STEM field 5E instructional experience Universal Design for Learning experience NGSS experience Engineering Design Process experience Project-Based Learning Culturally responsive teaching Robotics Coding Physical computing Arduino/microcontrollers Digital fabrication 3D printing Artificial intelligence Makerspace education Curriculum development Family engagement

WHO WE EXPECT YOU TO BE

You're smart. You're curious. You're prepared. You're playful. You're dependable. You're early. You're professional in dress and demeanor. Children gravitate toward you. You can explain complicated things simply without making them simplistic. You aren't afraid to sit on the floor. You aren't afraid to get your hands dirty. You don't panic when the robot doesn't work. You secretly think that's when class gets interesting. You can laugh. You can lead. You can listen. You can improvise. You can organize. You can hold children accountable while making sure they know you are rooting for them. You bring energy into a room without needing to be the center of it. And somewhere inside you, you still get excited when somebody says: "Want to see what I made?" If that sounds like you, we absolutely want to meet you.

HOW TO APPLY

Send us: Your resume A sample lesson plan A brief statement telling us: What STEM field is yours? What do you love teaching? What age groups have you taught? Why would kids want to come back to your class next week? Your current degree and/or degree program Your teaching location: NYC Only New Jersey Only NYC + New Jersey Your availability: School Day Afterschool Weekends School Breaks Summer Send your application to: with 3-5 time ranges and days to interview and demonstrate a lesson (yes, that's right, you will be teaching a mini lesson that YOU develop and one that's hands-on and appropriate for a 5th grader to grasp.) And yes—we hope you watched the Good Morning America piece and checked out our Instagram before you hit send. We will expect you to ask clarifying questions on what you read and saw.

COME HELP US BUILD WHAT'S NEXT

. Our students are still becoming who they are going to be. Some haven't met the teacher who will make engineering click. Some haven't written their first line of code. Some haven't held a circuit. Some don't know yet that they are good at mathematics. Some have never heard an adult look at their idea and say: "That's interesting. How could we build it?" You could be that adult. Come teach STEM. Come make things. Come break things. Come redesign them. Come laugh with us. Come challenge brilliant young minds. Come help children imagine futures that don't exist yet. Come build the future with STEM Kids NYC. You're invited to apply!

Pay:

$18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person