Job Description
Our mission is to inspire children through science, sparking lifelong imagination and curiosity. For over 25 years, we have delivered unique, hands-on science experiences for children through our after-school programs, birthday parties, workshops, special events, and summer camps. Our innovative programs are as entertaining as they are educational! Mad Science is the world’s leading provider of fun science programs for elementary-aged children.
As a Mad Scientist, you will lead students through an inquiry-based discovery method involving instructor demonstrations, hands-on activities, and amazing take-home projects that will illustrate how science affects the world around us. Build and fly rockets, demonstrate lasers, explore the states of matter using dry ice, and create slime and other polymers. You will inspire the next generation of scientists through our innovative activities that show kids what science is really about.
Responsibilities - Facilitate a one-hour after-school science enrichment program using a pre-set curriculum.
- Attend orientation and training prior to starting your programs.
- Ensure the safety of the kids during programs
- Engage with the kids during the activities and experiments. The goal is for the the kids to have fun, not sit through a lecture.
- Must be able to lift equipment in kits, can vary in size and weight (heavier kits have wheels). Your vehicle must be able to accommodate the equipment.
- Must be able to drive to and from the program with your own vehicle. Programs near you include locations in ___
Schedule and Pay - You will be scheduled at a school close to you where you will report to at the same day and time each week for either 6 or 8 consecutive weeks. Programs typically start at between 3-3:45PM and last 1.5 hours.
- $40 for a 1.5 hour program
- Mileage is compensated for any program over 25 miles round trip.
Qualifications - Must have experience working with children.
- Your own reliable car and license.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Must be over 18 years of age.
- Must be vaccinated for COVID-19.
- A background in science and/or experiencing performing is a plus!
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