Summer Only Position: School Age Teacher

Do you love working with children? tinkrLAB is looking for energetic, organized, and dependable team members for our summer program. This position is for our Summer Only school age kids at tinkr2.0 in East Lansing. We specialize in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) for ages 2years - 6th grade. We encourage hands on, sensory based, messy learning experiences.

We offer:
- General toddler classes with parents present.
- STEAM classes for childcares and pre-schools (at tinkrLAB OR at their location).
- Field Trips for childcares, elementary and middle school (at tinkrLAB or at their location).
- Home School Classes PreK – 6thGrade.
- Extra curricular classes after school hours.
- STEAM Classes on days off school (holidays, breaks, snow days etc).

Hours Required:
- This position is full time - 40-45 hours/week.
- It would be between the hours of 8a-6p M-F

Job Outline

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a positive attitude at all times and act in a professional manner when interacting with children, families, program participants, and other staff.
• Understand and follow all Michigan camp licensing rules and procedures for school-age programs.
• Continuously monitor children within your group and provide constructive and positive reinforcement when necessary.
• Follow the proper discipline protocol when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• MUST be able to pass a background check and State of MI fingerprinting.
• STEAM experience is a bonus but not absolutely required.
• Previous teaching experience in some capacity is preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Capable of relating to diverse age and demographic backgrounds.
• Physical ability sufficient to frequently bend, stoop and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism.
• Be customer service orientated.
• Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences
• Be adaptable in situations with the understanding that kids are unpredictable.
• Have dependable transportation
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must demonstrate creativity, enthusiasm, and dedication.
• Outgoing, friendly, and enthusiastic personality. Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance as well as constructive feedback.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations
• Monitor and assist school age kids during their daily activities.
• Ensure kids safety.
• Responsible for nurturing, interacting with, supporting, and creating a safe and inclusive environment

Pay:
- Pay will be based on experience. Beginning pay is $14-$17/hour.

Extras:
- Come with the intention to enjoy your days at work. You get to play with kids!
- This position absolutely requires an excitement about seeing kids learn and a passion to think outside the box. This isn’t just a clock in and out job. You are working with little minds and have the ability to teach them new things.
- Candidates must have a desire for continual learning, because YOU may be learning new things along the way as well.
- Ideally. I would love to hire Ms. (or Mr, or Teacher) Frizzle who also has admin skills.

If this sounds like something you might be interested in please apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person