Love working with kids and hands-on science activities? Join Planting Seeds Academic Solutions!
We're looking for energetic and reliable instructors to lead our Slime Science: A Gooey Exploration of Creativity after-school enrichment program. Help students explore exciting science concepts through fun, interactive slime-making experiments that encourage creativity, curiosity, and teamwork.
No lesson planning required—we provide the complete curriculum and teaching materials.
Apply here: https://shorturl.at/aydQa
Learn more: https://www.psacademicsolutions.com/
Program Details
- Job Type: Part-time
- Program: Slime Science: A Gooey Exploration of Creativity
- Students: Grades 1–5
- Curriculum & Materials: Fully provided
- Pay rate: $25
- Campus location: To be provided.
Available Class Schedules
| Dates | Day | Time | Campus |
| ---------------------------- | --------- | --------------------- | --------- |
| **August 7 – September 25** | Friday | **2:20 PM – 3:20 PM** | Lagos |
| **August 12 – September 23** | Wednesday | **2:00 PM – 3:00 PM** | Lomas |
| **August 13 – September 24** | Thursday | **2:20 PM – 3:20 PM** | Esperanza |
Instructors may teach one or multiple classes based on availability.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead engaging, hands-on science enrichment classes using our provided curriculum.
- Encourage creativity, curiosity, and teamwork through fun slime-making activities.
- Create a safe, positive, and energetic classroom environment.
- Manage small groups of elementary students.
- Arrive on time and maintain a professional, enthusiastic teaching presence.
Qualifications
- Experience working with children through teaching, tutoring, camps, childcare, or youth programs.
- Strong communication and classroom management skills.
- Energetic, dependable, and confident leading groups.
- Passionate about STEM education and hands-on learning.
- Reliable transportation.
- Laptop/computer and dependable internet access for communication.
Preferred
- Previous teaching or tutoring experience.
- Bachelor's degree or coursework in Education, Science, or a related field.
Apply today and help students discover the fun of science through creativity, experimentation, and hands-on learning!
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- 1. Experience Working with Children
Please answer the following:
A. How many years of experience do you have working with children?
B. What age groups or grade levels have you worked with?
C. What types of experience do you have? (Teaching, Tutoring, Camps, Coaching, Daycare, Classroom, After-School Programs, etc.)
D. Please describe your responsibilities.
E. What subjects, enrichment programs, or activities have you taught?
- 2. Education, Certifications, Licenses, and Contact Information
Please answer the following:
A. Highest Educational Attainment
Degree:
Major:
School:
B. Eligibility
This position requires applicants to be at least 21 years of age.
Do you meet this requirement? (Yes/No)
C. Contact Information
Active Phone Number:
Active Email Address:
D. Certifications/Licenses
Please list any of the following you currently hold:
Teaching Certification
Substitute Permit
Teaching License
Fingerprinting/Fingerprint Clearance Card/LiveScan
CPR/First Aid Certification
Other Relevant Certifications
For each certification, please include:
Issuing Organization/State
Is it currently valid? (Yes/No)
Expiration Date
If none, please write "None."
Please answer the following:
A. What days are you available to work?
B. What hours are you available?
C. What is your earliest available start date?
E. Are you flexible if class schedules, locations, or assignments change?
Please explain.
F. Can you fully commit to the schedule listed in the job description for the duration of the program?
If not, please explain.
- 4. Location, Transportation, and Work Resources
Please answer the following:
A. Complete Residential Address
Street:
City:
State:
ZIP Code:
B. How many minutes are you willing to commute for an in-person teaching assignment?
C. Do you have reliable transportation?
If yes, please specify.
D. Do you own a personal vehicle?
(Yes/No)
E. Do you have a personal laptop?
(Yes/No)
F. Do you have reliable internet access?
(Yes/No)
- 5. Independent Teaching Experience
This role requires instructors to independently teach engaging, hands-on classes using a curriculum provided by Planting Seeds Academic Solutions.
Please answer the following:
A. Why do you believe you would be successful teaching independently?
B. Describe your teaching style.
C. How would you keep students engaged during class?
D. How would you handle disruptive behavior?
Please provide specific examples whenever possible.
Please answer Yes or No for each item.
Background Check
Fingerprinting / Live Scan (if required)
Independent Contractor (1099) position
In-Person Teaching
If you answered No to any item, please explain.
- 7. Why Are You Interested in This Position?
Please answer the following:
A. Why are you interested in becoming an Enrichment Instructor with Planting Seeds Academic Solutions?
B. What excites you most about working with children in an enrichment setting?
C. What strengths or qualities do you believe would make you successful in this role?
- 8. Final Candidate Statement
Please answer the following:
A. Why should we select you over other applicants?
B. What makes you stand out as a candidate?
C. Is there anything else you would like us to know that would strengthen your application? (Languages spoken, leadership experience, volunteer work, awards, special skills, additional teaching/tutoring experience, etc.)
Work Location: In person
