The Perfect Part-time Job 

NEXT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
FALL 2009!

New classes begin October 12, 2009!

Mad Science is an educational entertainment company focused on providing science enrichment for elementary-aged children through 6th grade. Mad Science of Portland & Vancouver is a local franchise of a world-wide company.

We are looking for high energy individuals to be presenters in our fun after-school science program.  This position requires a high-energy, child-friendly individual with access to a reliable car and the ability to work 3-5 afternoons a week.  Experience with kids in a paid or volunteer formalized environment is an absolute must!  Have fun, educate and make a difference!

BE A MAD SCIENTIST! 

The Mad Science Instructor/Presenter position is very part-time about 10 hours per week. Being an Instructor is perfect for college students (18 years and older) or others who need an afternoon job with a flexible schedule. 

Mad Science Instructors are responsible for facilitating a one-hour after-school science program with a pre-set curriculum. Each session is a very high-energy, part entertainment, part education, hands-on class.  Each class enrolls a maximum of 20 children in a 4 or 6 week program which meets one-hour per week.  All of our classes are located on-campus at various schools in the Portland-Vancouver area.

Instructors are assigned a class load of 3-5 classes per week.  Each class takes approximately 2 hours to complete as you are required to be on-site 1/2 hour before your class begins and it takes about 1/2 hour to make sure kids are delivered safely to parents and to clean up.

 

MAD SCIENTIST REQUIREMENTS

To be invited to the interview you must have the following qualifications:

  • Previous experience with grade school kids in a formalized (paid or volunteer) setting.  Having children of your own does not qualify you.
  • Up-beat, child-friendly personality.
  • Be able to work a minimum of 3 afternoons per week (classes begin anywhere from 1:30 to 3:45).
  • Have a reliable car or access to a reliable car.
  • Have a valid drivers license and current proof of automobile insurance.
  • 18+ years of age
  • Able to pass an Oregon and Washington State background check.
  • Looking for PART-TIME work.
  • Be able to attend one mandatory staff meeting per week. (Friday 6:00 pm or Monday 12:00 pm)
  • Able to attend mandatory training and orientation. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The presenter/entertainer/instructor position is a very part-time job. Mad Science pays a flat-fee of $25 per one-hour class. With set up and tear down it averages about $12.50 per hour.  Mileage reimbursement may be available.   

Mad Science classes are held on-campus at various schools in the Portland/Vancouver metro areas. Instructors are assigned to a minimum of 3 classes at varying locations.  You must be willing to travel daily to your assigned location.  Mileage reimbursement may be available.

To be a Mad Science instructor you must attend a 20-hour (5-day) paid training course. This mandatory training will give you the basics you need to translate your skills into being a Mad Scientist. 

If this sounds like the perfect part-time job for you
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