Join our Team!
We are currently hiring for the following positions:
About Us
Science from Scientists is a STEM education nonprofit with a mission to teach and inspire the next generation to identify and solve real-world problems by improving STEM literacy. We do this by sending real scientists and/or STEM professionals directly into classrooms, to guide students through hands-on STEM lessons that are aligned with academic standards and chosen by teachers to enhance existing curriculum.
Scientist Educator
Part-time hourly and/or Full time
- San Francisco Bay Area, CA
- Brockton, MA
- Boston, MA (and Greater Boston area)
- Twin Cities, MN
Position Overview
We are looking for charismatic scientists and engineers to bring our engaging, hands-on science curriculum to life. If you have a passion for inspiring all youth to see themselves as future scientists & engineers, we want you to join our team!
Scientist Educators co-teach Science from Scientists lessons to students in grades 3-8 This includes teaching provided lessons, gathering consumable materials, timely check-out/check-in of curriculum materials, and communicating/planning with classroom teachers.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
- Minimum: Must hold an undergraduate degree in a STEM field with research, internship, or other STEM-related work experience; exceptional applicants nearing completion of undergraduate degree may be considered. Preferred: Progress toward or completion of a graduate degree in a STEM field or comparable work experience.
- Prior experience teaching, coaching, or mentoring youth preferred. Training will be provided.
- Some schedule flexibility as you’ll be working in multiple schools with various start and end times.
- Excellent communication skills (in-person and via email).
- Ability to develop positive rapport with colleagues and diverse stakeholders including, but not limited to students, teachers, school leaders, and other school staff.
- Physical ability to be on your feet for a full school day.
- Experience using Google Apps (GMail, Calendar, and Drive). Familiarity with virtual platforms (e.g. Google Meet, Zoom) is a plus.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable form of transportation to get to school sites.
- Occasional lifting of curriculum kits (5-25lbs) required.
- Science from Scientists requires all employees to have been vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 before teaching in schools.
- Clearance on background check. Upon hiring, Scientist Educators will be required to pass any additional background checks, as required per state of employment and by partner schools.
Compensation
- Part-time, nonexempt hourly from August/September – June, with some summer opportunities possible. Base level part-time commitment is 1 school day (6 hours) every other week.
- Part-time pay ranges from $26.50 – $34.50 per hour, depending on experience
Benefits
- Travel stipends, professional development opportunities
COVID-19 considerations: Science from Scientists requires all staff to be vaccinated and boosted
Reports to: Regional Director of Operations
To apply: Please send your cover letter and resume to the respective regional director, based on the region you are applying for:
- For Massachusetts (MA): Sarah Weaver at sweaver@sciencefromscientists.org
- For Minnesota (MN): Bekki Hansen at bhansen@sciencefromscientists.org
- For California (CA): Rachel Steger at rsteger@sciencefromscientists.org
We appreciate your understanding, as regions may be hiring at different times throughout the year. Thank you for your interest in joining our team!