Part-time Enrichment Facilitator

Do you have experience in the K-8 education sector? We are looking for an enthusiastic instructor to work 4-20 hours a week teaching STEM/STEAM enrichment workshops to children, ages 5-14 via after-school programs, in-program field trips and summer camps. Potential year-round position, with opportunity to increase hours throughout the school year.

Challenge Island will train qualified instructors in our unique program and teaching philosophy. All supplies and lesson plans are provided. The materials are comprehensive, fun and exciting. Classes are held in Peel Region with the opportunity to expand across the GTHA.

Challenge Island teaching positions are highly selective positions and pay in commiserate with education, and experience with hourly rates ranging from $18.00 to $30.00 an hour.

About the Program: Challenge Island is a one-of-a-kind enrichment program on the cutting edge of STEAM education and 21st Century Learning. Our goal is to create collaborative learning experiences using a highly engaging curriculum that simultaneously addresses the needs of both the creative, playful child of today and the globally successful adult of the future. Our high interest, curriculum uniquely intertwines STEAM, English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies concepts into one action packed experience for elementary and middle school students.

The Challenge Island curriculum is unique because the students work together in STEAM Teams to complete Challenges that demonstrate one or more STEAM concepts. The hands-on, project-based learning opportunities made available in Challenge Island ignite curiosity and spark learning by letting the students experiment in real-world situations, even for students who do not think of themselves as "math and science kids." While working in their STEAM Teams to solve the challenges, the students apply engineering principles, Understand, Brainstorm, Build, Test, Improve, Retest, Improve Again, and Share. As a result, the students learn about communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and public speaking. When kids participate in Challenge Island programs, they are preparing for what lies ahead and ensuring that they will be equipped to handle the problems of the future.

Applicant must haves….

Bachelors degree and/or equivalent experience in an education related field

Energetic and be able to lift to 25lbs of materials

Positive attitude, motivated to work

Assertive personality

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Common sense

Calm under pressure

Good sense of humor

Organized

Reliable and dependable transportation

Access to a car to transport teaching materials

Complete Criminal Background Check(s)

Most important… Likes to work with and mentor children

For more information, upload or send your cover letter and resume to: - Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $18.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have a car that you can travel to and from various school sites with a varying amount of supplies needed for each lesson?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Vulnerable Background Check (required)

Location:

• Mississauga, ON (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (preferred)

Work Location: In person