{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6757257727e4e2aa2ebc8afe","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6757257727e4e2aa2ebc8afe","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6757257727e4e2aa2ebc8afe","title":"Lead STEM Elementary - Middle School Instructor","description":"LEAD STEM INSTRUCTOR – ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL\n\nEnjoy Your Life 365 Project (EYL 365 Project)\n\nLocation: Washington, DC Job Type: Contract / Independent Contractor (1099) Schedule: After-School Programming Required On-Site Arrival: 3:45 PM (Firm Requirement)\n\nJOB DESCRIPTION\n\nEnjoy Your Life 365 Project (EYL 365 Project) is seeking experienced, dependable, and creative Lead STEM Instructors to facilitate beginner-level STEM enrichment programming for elementary and middle school students throughout Washington, DC.\n\nWe are looking for educators who can independently lead classroom instruction, develop engaging curriculum, and create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving.\n\nThis is a LEAD INSTRUCTOR position, not a teaching assistant role. Candidates must have previous experience independently managing and facilitating classroom instruction.\n\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\n\n* Independently plan and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate STEM workshops.\n* Develop and implement beginner-level STEM curriculum and lesson plans.\n* Introduce students to science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and design thinking.\n* Facilitate hands-on experiments, engineering challenges, and collaborative projects.\n* Maintain strong classroom management and positive student engagement.\n* Adapt instruction for elementary and middle school students with varying learning abilities.\n* Prepare instructional materials and maintain an organized learning environment.\n* Communicate professionally with site coordinators and EYL 365 Project leadership.\n* Consistently arrive on site by 3:45 PM, prepared to begin programming.\n\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\n\n* Previous experience as a Lead Teacher, Lead Instructor, or STEM Educator.\n* Demonstrated experience independently managing classroom instruction.\n* Experience developing and implementing STEM curriculum.\n* Experience working with elementary and/or middle school students.\n* Strong classroom management and communication skills.\n* Ability to independently lead interactive, hands-on STEM activities.\n* Reliable transportation and consistent availability for assigned program dates.\n\nSCHEDULING & AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS\n\nCandidates MUST be available to arrive on site by 3:45 PM.\n\nThis is a firm, nonnegotiable requirement.\n\nApplicants should carefully evaluate their current work schedules, transportation arrangements, and commute before applying or accepting an assignment.\n\nWe are seeking instructors who can consistently honor their confirmed availability and contractual commitments.\n\nPREFERRED EXPERIENCE\n\n* Robotics, engineering, coding, or project-based STEM learning.\n* After-school enrichment or youth development programs.\n* Developing curriculum for mixed-age or diverse learning groups.\n* STEAM education, creative problem-solving, and design thinking.\n\nCONTRACTOR EXPECTATIONS\n\n* This is a contract-based independent contractor opportunity (1099).\n* Instructors are responsible for independently planning and facilitating assigned workshops.\n* Consistent attendance, punctuality, and professional communication are essential.\n* Program assignments and contract duration are based on organizational and partner needs.\n* Contractors must fulfill all applicable clearance and onboarding requirements before beginning assignments.\n\nHOW TO APPLY\n\nInterested candidates should submit their resume and provide the following information:\n\n* Previous lead teaching experience with elementary and/or middle school students.\n* Experience developing and implementing STEM curriculum.\n* Current DCPS clearance status.\n* Confirmation of consistent availability to arrive on site by 3:45 PM.\n\nPriority consideration will be given to applicants with active DCPS clearance, demonstrated lead teaching experience, and confirmed scheduling availability.\n\nPlease apply only if you meet the required qualifications and scheduling expectations.\n\nEnjoy Your Life 365 Project Inspire. 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Manifest.\n\nPay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour\n\nBenefits:\n* Flexible schedule\n* Professional development assistance\n\nWork Location: In person","company":"Eyl 365 Project","rawCompany":"eyl 365 project","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-16T09:21:32.331Z","occupations":[{"code":"25-3099.00","title":"Teachers and Instructors, All Other","slug":"teachers-and-instructors-all-other"},{"code":"25-2022.00","title":"Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education","slug":"middle-school-teachers-except-special-and-career-technical-education"},{"code":"25-3021.00","title":"Self-Enrichment Teachers","slug":"self-enrichment-teachers"}],"industries":[{"code":"611110","title":"Elementary and Secondary Schools","slug":"elementary-and-secondary-schools"},{"code":"611699","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-schools-and-instruction"},{"code":"611710","title":"Educational Support Services","slug":"educational-support-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead STEM Elementary - Middle School Instructor","description":"LEAD STEM INSTRUCTOR – ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL\n\nEnjoy Your Life 365 Project (EYL 365 Project)\n\nLocation: Washington, DC Job Type: Contract / Independent Contractor (1099) Schedule: After-School Programming Required On-Site Arrival: 3:45 PM (Firm Requirement)\n\nJOB DESCRIPTION\n\nEnjoy Your Life 365 Project (EYL 365 Project) is seeking experienced, dependable, and creative Lead STEM Instructors to facilitate beginner-level STEM enrichment programming for elementary and middle school students throughout Washington, DC.\n\nWe are looking for educators who can independently lead classroom instruction, develop engaging curriculum, and create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving.\n\nThis is a LEAD INSTRUCTOR position, not a teaching assistant role. 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