# Afterschool Science/STEM Instructor

> Kennedy International School · New York, United States · Part-time · Posted 2026-08-13

**Workplace:** on_site

## 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 an enthusiastic, creative, and engaging **Part-Time Afterschool Science/STEM Instructor** to join our Lower School after school enrichment program. The ideal candidate will inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of science through hands-on experiments, STEM challenges, engineering projects, and inquiry-based learning experiences for preschool and elementary-aged students.

The successful candidate will create a fun, safe, and interactive learning environment where students can explore scientific concepts, develop problem-solving skills, and foster creativity through age-appropriate activities. Lessons should encourage exploration, collaboration, and discovery while making science and STEM exciting, engaging, and accessible for young learners.

**Start Date:** Monday, August 31st, 2026

**Workdays:** Monday, Tuesday, and Friday (days dependent on enrollment)

**Time:** 3:30 to 5:00 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 $55 per hour, dependent on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

## Apply

[Apply at Kennedy International School](https://apply.workable.com/kennedyinternational/j/8C3AD93FEB/apply)

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