RISU is looking for an instructor/tutor for STEM programs
RISU looks for an individual who likes kids, loves STEM subjects, and enjoys leading the Hands-on Science and 3D Modeling class with Blender at an afterschool in Palo Alto. Having a fun and exciting time with the students and seeing their growth is a rewarding experience. Please join us. RISU has well developed programs and provides all materials.
What will you do? You will lead Hands-on Science classes on Tuesday from 5 pm - 6 pm, and 3D Modeling classes with Belener on Wednesday from 5 pm - 6 pm in Palo Alto.
1) Hands-on Science class: Tuesdays 5 pm - 6 pm
You will lead fun hands-on science classes for either grades K-2 or 3-6. RISU has many hands-on science projects and has run the same program for several years. You need to know high school leve sciene knowledge.
2) 3D Modeling class: Wednesdays 5 pm - 6 pm
You will lead a 3D Modeling class for students in grades 3-6 and develop spaceships and a simple animation with them using Blender. RISU has a well-developed program that many students have enjoyed for years. You need to teach the fundamentals of 3D modeling with Blender, then, run a few projects, including developing a spaceship to master the fundamentals. Then the students will develop their own spaceship, and learn an explosion simulation, and how to develop a simple animation with the models and explosion simulation. You need to have 3D modeling experience with Blender.
Period.
The classes start in the week of August 25th till the end of May, 2026. (The first session to end mid-January immediatelly followed by 2nd session without a break)
What is RISU? RISU is a growing start-up in the education-technology industry and has several private schools, public schools and after schools as the customer in the Bay area. RISU provides 1) Critical Thinking, 2) Math, 3) Hands-on science and 4) Programming enrichment programs, 5) 3D modeling and animation program to the schools.
What do we need from our applicants? A passion for assisting students, and:
- Proficiency in elementary and middle school math and science.
- Strong communication skills with children.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Scratch programming skill (Scratch is programming environment for elementary school level kids)
- Self-motivated professional mind
- Ability to come to the class location by yourself and carry laptops and charge them at home.
It would also be great if you have:
- Good understanding of math and science
- Working experience in kindergarten, elementary or middle schools, after schools and tutoring
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field or taking the degree now
- Knowledge of standardized assessments, performance-based measurements, and other qualitative and quantitative assessment tools
- Knowledge of learning theory and practice
Job Types: Contract, Internship
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person