Careers with WhyMaker
WhyMaker is growing rapidly and always looking for new ways to help teachers.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
WhyMaker is looking for multiple experienced, independent educators to teach hands-on, STEM curriculum to students ages K - College as a part of a two-year grant in New York State. Successful candidates will be teaching students in after school, weekend and summer learning environments. Curriculum includes a pre-developed series of 5 lessons each with hands-on activities on Electricity Basics, Zero Emission Vehicles and Offshore Wind. Lessons are modified for each age group, however, educators will need to adapt and customize each lesson to meet the needs of each differing learning environment. We currently have openings for NYC, Long Island and Buffalo Regions
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to implement hands-on STEM lesson plans in after school, weekend & summer program settings
- Able to make connections and build relationships with K-College students
- Customizing of lesson plans and presentations ahead of time
- Liaison with on-site program managers to ensure smooth implementation
- Responsible for hands-on activity kits and additional materials
- Set-up and clean-up of materials for each program
- Must be on time, organized and prepared
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience teaching STEM & hands-on lessons required
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus
- Must have transportation within 50 miles of your home in New York State (WhyMaker will cover transportation expenses for longer distances)
- Proficient in Google Suite
- Bachelor degree required, NYS teaching certification preferred
- New York State background checks and fingerprinting required
- Covid Vaccination required
SALARY RANGE
$25 - $100 per hour
This is a 2 year, per-project, part time, freelance opportunity. Preparation hours will be flexible, but you are required to be present during class times you are scheduled to teach. Times of classes will vary throughout the week, including after school, evenings, weekends and summers. Teaching will take place in person and on virtual platforms. Travel around New York State will be required. Position begins immediately. Contractor role. US-based applicants only. Position is flexible.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your resume here
You can contact info@whymaker.co with any questions or concerns.
Check out www.whymaker.co for more about what we do.
WhyMaker provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
WhyMaker is looking for individuals, who are dedicated, highly motivated, passionate about STEM and making great content for other educators to join our team to do contract work.
Whymaker is seeking multiple STEM instructional designers to be part of our growing team. The right candidate will be able to work independently, meet a strict timeline, be excited about creating the best content possible, and willing to collaborate with other team members (virtually) as needed.
Looking to fill the position(s) as soon as possible.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have:
- Teaching experience REQUIRED (6th-8th/ 9th-12th or CTE focus is preferred)
- Strong background in STEM
- Created content for the general population of teachers across the US (not just yourself)
- Ability to research, find and use the appropriate standards
- Be action-oriented providing ongoing project updates
- Independent thinker and problem solver
- Neat and organized, paying attention to details
- Be open to feedback and modifications
- Excellent grammar and writing skills
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create new and unique hands-on projects for K - 12 classrooms
- Generate objectives and outlines of lessons and activities
- Develop scope and sequence for long curriculum units. Create content that is easy to follow for teachers and engaging for students
- Lead in developing instructional materials and student materials for lesson plans or activities:
- Instructional materials may include writing in specific lesson plan templates, creating assessments, objectives, connecting to standards, teacher training information, front matter, additional resources, and be for virtual or in-person.
- Student materials may include worksheets, design journals, portfolios, labs, instructions, assessments, etc. - Create content that is easy to follow for teachers and engaging for students
- Implement diverse instructional strategies for diverse groups of learners
- Compile into well polished and client-ready document based on templates provided
BENEFITS
Flexible work schedule
Remote work
Small team
Learning & leadership opportunity
This is a W9 contractor position for approximately 10 hours per week.
Pay is project based. (Ranging from $500-$2k)
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and portfolio here
You can contact info@whymaker.co with any questions or concerns.
Check out www.whymaker.co for more about what we do.
WhyMaker provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Instructional Designer/Content Creator
NYS STEM Educator Part-time
Workshop Presenters
WhyMaker is seeking multiple Professional Development Providers to join our team. The right candidate has an unusually strong customer service focus, is enthusiastic and able to motivate others, and is engaging to listen to.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Subject matter expertise- strong background in STEM
- Successful experience training other teachers
- Able to compile professional development experiences that are world class and meeting adult learning standards
- Prepared and organized, paying attention to details
- Adapt to the needs of the audience
- Build rapport with the audience and understand their needs and challenges
- Lead discussions, facilitate group activities, and encourage participation is essential in creating an interactive and engaging learning environment
- Familiar with technology and presentation tools
- Be open to feedback and modifications
- Excellent communication skills
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design workshops or working with instructional designers to ensure the workshop meets learning objectives
- Deliver workshops that are engaging, interactive, and use a range of techniques - lectures, activities, etc.
- Coordinate with the event planner to ensure all needed supplies and materials are ready for your workshops
BENEFITS:
Small team
Flexible working hours and remote work (when not on site)
Learning & leadership opportunity
This is a W9 contractor position for approximately 10 hours per week.
Pay Range: $600+
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your resume here
You can contact info@whymaker.co with any questions or concerns.
Check out www.whymaker.co for more about what we do.
WhyMaker provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Proposal Writer
WhyMaker is looking for an experienced Proposal Writer to research, write, and submit RFPs in the education sector. This is a part-time, freelance position that will work closely with different departments to collect documentation, develop compelling answers to the questions asked in the RFP, and coordinate the responses from our internal team. The role requires someone with excellent writing skills, who proactive and highly organized with great attention to detail in following instructions and process.
The successful candidate will research potential RFP's to respond to, develop effective responses, collaborate with other contributors, review and edit responses from other contributors, ensure proposals are accurate, compliant and competitive, coordinate and organize all documents, format the final submission document following internal and RFP guidelines, and submit the response by the deadline. The Proposal Writer will have the ability to manage the entire proposal process from discovery to submission, including scheduling and attending meetings as needed and tracking RFP progress in the database.
We are looking for a quick, continuous learner who is dedicated to creating winning bids and helping change the future of education.
This role is completely remote with varying hours depending on the number of proposals being submitted.
SKILLS
- Strong project and time management
- Attention to detail
- Excellent written communication skills
- Proactive self-starter
- Works within deadlines
- Highly Organized
- Resourceful
- Quick learner
- Team player who supports others
- Experience with Google Drive and technologically literate to manage multiple platforms
- Strong editing skills for accuracy and clarity
- Ability to understand and simplify complex business ideas
- Prioritization and multitasking
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in the Education Sector is an asset
- Degree in english, journalism, communications, education, business or related field is preferred
- 2+ years experience
BENEFITS
Flexible work schedule
Remote work (we love travelers)
Small team
Great team culture
Learning & Leadership opportunities
SALARY RANGE
This is a freelance position with varying hours depending on the RFPs available.
Salary range is $19-$27 per hour, also open to a flat fee per proposal structure.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your resume here
You can contact info@whymaker.co with any questions or concerns.
Check out www.whymaker.co for more about what we do.
WhyMaker provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
