SHARP's Educators play a critical role in keeping our mission running smoothly by stepping into classrooms to lead one-hour, drop-in, hands-on STEAM workshops for students in grades K3 to 5th. This is a unique position for educators who want meaningful, purpose-driven part-time work. What makes this role different:
Our Educators are trained across our full K3-5th grade STEAM curriculum. We'll invest the time to get you comfortable leading any session in our lineup, so you can step in to any classroom with confidence on a schedule that you've designed. Our programming serves students in the Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Racine areas.
Who we are:
SHARP is a nonprofit that has grown into a leading force for experiential STEAM-based learning throughout southeastern Wisconsin. We partner with educators to foster a love of learning through innovative programming that is grounded in community partnerships. Our programming sparks curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in students by building the skills that set them up for success, no matter their circumstances.
What we're looking for:- Availability Monday through Friday during school hours
- Comfort learning and delivering a range of hands-on, technology-based workshops across multiple grade levels
- Confidence engaging and managing a classroom independently, often with limited lead time
- Reliability, flexibility, and strong communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in education, computer science, technology, the arts, or a related field preferred
- Experience working in school settings with diverse student populations
- Familiarity with teaching STEAM/STEM content to elementary students, or willingness to learn
- Strong technology skills and problem-solving ability; prior coding experience is a plus
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must have reliable transportation, as driving to school sites is required
- Bilingual candidates will be given special consideration
