Teacher / Early Childhood Educator
Kids Science Labs, United States
Job Description
Kids Science Labs (www.kslchicago.com), the world leader in creativity and innovation education, is seeking to hire our next great teacher, a motivated, passionate individual, to guide kids in their discovery of hands-on science, problem solving, and creativity at our gorgeous Northbrook learning center. A successful teacher must not only believe strongly in KSL's mission, but also have the ability to adapt, learn, and most importantly, engage kids ages 2-12. We are seeking teachers to help kids discover their world and change the delivery of education. No homework. No standards. No grades. While a background in science is not required, you must have a passion for creativity, thoughtfulness, engaging children, and delivering exceptional service.
While it is great if you have your teaching certification, we believe firmly that great teachers are everywhere, so whether you are a barista, customer service representative, or assistant teacher in a traditional classroom, if you can communicate well, engage kids, and have the desire to provide exceptional customer service to fellow teachers, parents, and the kids that visit KSL weekly for classes, camps, parties and field trips, then we likely want to speak with you. We have an excellent training program for people outside the education industry who desire to become teachers. Pre-school teachers are encouraged to apply. Creative artists, theatre majors, music educators, preschool teachers and research scientists who love kids are all encouraged to apply to Kids Science Labs.
Teaching a KSL is exciting, and all subject areas come from questions that kids ask, such as how do tall building stay up, what's behind the sink, and why can't I mix my soda with milk? At KSL, we inspire kids today, to build a better future tomorrow and as such, it is not just about science, but more about leading kids in their everyday discoveries using hands-on science as a tool for learning.
Requirements
- Enjoy being with, engaging, and adapting to children
- BS/BA degree (preferably in art, science, communication, early childhood education, theatre or psychology)
- Positive attitude and a need to smile
- Ability to adapt and operate in a dynamic and creative environment
- Confidence to propose new ideas and innovate with kids
- Excitement for teaching and the adventure of learning
- Strong decision making skills
- Strong classroom management skills and preparation skills
- Desire to help explore questions rather than give kids answers
- Believes deeply in Kids Science Labs mission and core values
- Ability to work successfully with and support a team of fellow high performers
Benefits
KSL is one of known as one of the best workplaces in the U.S. and our benefits at a glance are a reflection of that environment:
- Opportunity to grow, develop, and contribute for a season or a lifetime with founders and colleagues who care about you and your future.
- Be a part of the company that desires to have the best hands-on science organization in the world, now, and forever
- An intense training program to help new teachers develop and learn our program
- Work in an inspired environment that is filled everyday with kids who will shape our future
- Build skills that will be valuable for a lifetime, whether at KSL, as a leader, a parent, or through your next role at KSL as we grow
- Learn how to engage people and express your ideas in ways that captivate audiences big and small, while influencing outcomes.
- KSL pays an industry leading 75% of health care premiums
- Optional participation in long-term term savings plan, 401k
- Learn cool science and investigate your own curiosities that will amaze all of your friends
- Join our team of dynamic individuals, who love what they do everyday and are passionate about our mission. Apply and change your own future today