Kennedy International School
New York, NY
Job Details
Part-time
Full Job Description
About the School:
Kennedy International School provides a bilingual, well-rounded education for its students from preschool through 12th grade. We pride ourselves on the strength of our faculty, the diversity of our student body, and our cultural richness. Through our individualized approach to instruction, thanks to our small student-teacher ratio, students are encouraged to leverage their personal strengths and passions as they develop their language and academic knowledge.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Science & Technology Instructor to lead engaging, hands-on STEM activities for preschool, elementary and middle school students, during our afterschool program. The ideal candidate is passionate about making science and technology fun, accessible, and meaningful for elementary students through creative projects, experiments, and challenges.
Start Date: September 2nd, 2025
Workdays: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (hours will depend on enrollment in class)
Time: 3:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Direct Supervisor: Dean of Students
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach and lead exciting hands-on STEM experiments and activities for preschool, elementary and middle school students.
- Foster a creative and supportive space for students to explore and learn.
- Enjoys teaching young children the art of science.
- Manage classroom behavior and always ensure student safety.
- Introduce and use a variety of teaching tools including, scratch, coding, mindcraft, robotics, etc.
- Prepare materials and maintain a clean, organized work area.
- Collaborate with site staff to support program goals and communication with families.
Qualifications:
- Experience working students from preschool to middle school in a group setting.
- Strong background in STEM activities (coding, robotics, science, engineering, etc.)
- Strong classroom management and communication skills.
- Dependable, punctual, and organized.
- Bilingual (French & English) preferred.
Benefits
The hourly rate for this position is $50-$60 per hour, dependent on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.