STEM Lead Instructor
CBRE
Posted Saturday, May 9, 2026
Posting ID: 273422
Chicago, IL
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About the Role:
The Southside STEM Station is a learning lab located on Chicago's South Side dedicated to expanding access to quality STEM programming for Southside youth and communities. We offer various programs, including in-school, after-school, and summer programs, as well as teacher professional development and STEM family engagement events, all at of cost.
We are seeking a dynamic, organized, and community-minded Lead Instructor to head our STEM workshops. You will lead workshops and activities both at the STEM Station and at various local schools. This role is perfect for someone looking to expand on their teaching experience and who is passionate about making STEM accessible and exciting to all.
The position is part-time, starting off with 10 hours per week. Flexible Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:00am - 2:00pm as well as some after school hours.
The role is onsite in Chicago (Hyde Park), IL USA.
What You'll Do:
The Southside STEM Station is a learning lab located on Chicago's South Side dedicated to expanding access to quality STEM programming for Southside youth and communities. We offer various programs, including in-school, after-school, and summer programs, as well as teacher professional development and STEM family engagement events, all at of cost.
We are seeking a dynamic, organized, and community-minded Lead Instructor to head our STEM workshops. You will lead workshops and activities both at the STEM Station and at various local schools. This role is perfect for someone looking to expand on their teaching experience and who is passionate about making STEM accessible and exciting to all.
The position is part-time, starting off with 10 hours per week. Flexible Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:00am - 2:00pm as well as some after school hours.
The role is onsite in Chicago (Hyde Park), IL USA.
What You'll Do:
- Instructional Leadership: Lead and teach engaging STEM workshops for diverse student groups on-site and at partner schools, focusing on grades 4 to 12, with a strong emphasis on middle school.
- Curriculum Development: Collaborate to co-design new lessons, hands-on activities, and STEM challenges that align with our mission.
- Classroom Management: Maintain a productive, safe, and inclusive learning environment using culturally sensitive teaching practices.
- Program Coordination: Manage administrative duties, including direct communication with school leaders for program scheduling and logistics.
- Collaboration: Work alongside and mentor interns who assist in activity facilitation.
- Logistics: Prepare, transport, and set up equipment/supplies for on and off-site sessions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
On-SiteCommunicationSchedulingCoordinatingLeadershipManagementAdministrative FunctionsTeachingCultural SensitivityFamily Engagement
