Art / STEAM Instructor - YMCA of Greater Monmouth County

The Y of Greater Monmouth County is seeking a passionate and experienced STEAM Instructor intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined. The STEAM Instructor must have the ability to prepare and instruct from the curriculum provided and be comfortable instructing school-aged children in non-traditional environments all while ensuring the safety, and wellbeing of the students. Experience and basic knowledge in art, science, engineering, and/or mathematics is preferred.

Approximately 20 hours per week

Monday - Thursday 2:30pm 4:30pm (Fridays flexible schedule)

Pre-season start date: September 4  

Program dates: September 23, 2024 – May, 2025

Locations – Freehold Family Y / Monmouth County School District

• Implement established Y STEM curricula
• Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment
• Reflect on successes and areas of growth as a teacher, seek to improve performance, and respond to feedback
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, and grade-level activities
• Track attendance and confirm absences prior to the start of the program
• Set up class space, clean up after class, and store materials properly
• Must ensure proper dismissal to designated adults with or without site coordinator present
• Perform demonstrations for the class on technique and process.
• Assist in the selection and/or recommendation of class materials; provide economical options and alternatives
• Monitor the safety of all projects
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred
• Has experience and enjoy working with children ages 5-14
• Has reliable transportation
• Has flexibility, excellent work ethic and be dependable
• Enthusiastic and be able to work independently
• Knowledge of science, math, or engineering background or experience
• Knowledge of technology and how to incorporate into instructional practice
• Has the ability to work in a constantly changing environments and adapts flexibly in shifting projects or priorities to meet the needs of a dynamic transformation effort; comfortable with ambiguity and non-routine situations.
• Flexible schedule with availability after regular school hours
• Must pass background check
• CPR, First Aid certified or within 90 days of hire