Mad Science of St. Louis is looking for a reliable, organized, and enthusiastic person to join our team in a unique part-time role that combines office support with occasional after-school teaching.
This is a year-round, part-time position, generally Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role is primarily office-based, but the right candidate must also be comfortable teaching hands-on science and art enrichment classes to elementary-age children when needed.
About the Role
This position is a little bit of everything. You will help support the daily operations of our office while also serving as an as-needed after-school instructor for both Mad Science and Imagine Arts Academy programs.
Office responsibilities may include:
- Answering phones and communicating professionally with parents, schools, instructors, and customersÂ
- Responding to emails and assisting with customer serviceÂ
- Processing paperwork and helping with office projectsÂ
- Supporting operations and program logisticsÂ
- Assisting with equipment packing and preparation as neededÂ
- Helping wherever needed to support the office as a wholeÂ
Teaching responsibilities may include:
- Leading science and art classes for elementary-age studentsÂ
- Following the provided lesson plans and curriculumÂ
- Helping create a fun, safe, and engaging learning environment for childrenÂ
- Representing our programs professionally at local schoolsÂ
All class lessons, materials, training, and curriculum are provided.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is friendly, dependable, organized, and comfortable switching between different types of tasks throughout the afternoon. This role is a good fit for someone who enjoys variety, likes working with children, and is looking to build both office and instructional experience.
Candidates should have:
- Strong communication skills, especially by phone and emailÂ
- Experience working with groups of children in an instructional settingÂ
- Comfort teaching both science and art activities using the provided lesson plansÂ
- Good organizational skills and attention to detailÂ
- Ability to multitask and shift between office, customer service, operations, and teaching responsibilitiesÂ
- Working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeÂ
- A team-player attitude and willingness to help wherever neededÂ
- Access to a reliable automobile every day
- Ability to occasionally lift equipment up to 30 lbs.Â
Mad Science is a powerhouse brand with locations around the globe! For over 35 years, we have sparked imaginative learning through our summer camps, birthday parties, in-class workshops, after-school programs, and special events for kids ages 3-12. Become part of our team and help us inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. Our locations are always looking for part-time instructors and full-time office staff.