Snapology of McHenry is excited to hire new Teachers/Instructors to add to our amazing team of Snapologists this Summer! If you love working with children and want to encourage their love of all things STEAM, then we'd like to talk to you.  

 Instructors travel to our client's locations or to our Discovery Center at 1112 N Green St in downtown McHenry to promote creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while educating students on STEAM concepts. Programs are conducted for children ages 3-14, although not all instructors are required to teach all age groups. This role requires internal collaboration and communication with Snapology leadership as well as representing the Snapology organization to parents & children with a high degree of professionalism. 
 

Role & Responsibilities: 
Lead students through curriculum-guided activities 

Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment 

Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures 

Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use the information to adjust teaching strategies 

Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of Snapology 

May respond to in person inquiries from parents regarding Snapology programs and encourage future enrollment 

Participate in Snapology training & staff meetings and adequately prepare for each program by reading curriculum

Qualifications: 
2+ years of experience working with children in a classroom or camp environment 

Education degree or teaching experience recommended, but individuals who love teaching or are interested in pursuing a degree in education will also be considered for this position 

A positive attitude and ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others 

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing 

Proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis 

Criminal and Child Background Checks must be completed if not current 

Child Safety Training

Valid driver's license and proof of insurance as travel is required for this position

Compensation: Based on experience

Job Type: Part time
Depending on the time of year, our team members typically work anywhere from 2-35 hours per week, based on their availability and customer demand. In addition to summer camps, other opportunities may be presented such as weekend birthday parties, special events, holiday and break workshops, weekday after-school and/or evening classes.

Founded in Pittsburgh in 2010, Snapology’s mission is to provide children with an opportunity to engage in playful learning activities that stimulate creativity and an interest in learning. Using LEGO® bricks and other building toys, Snapology emphasizes STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts & math) principles, teamwork and socialization. 

We take safety seriously.  We are prepared to offer safe programs both online and in-person and have been successfully offering small in-person programs since June 2020.  We follow CDC guidelines for sanitation of our supplies and increase the steps our staff and students take for proper hygiene.  Face masks are required for all when eating is not taking place.

Snapology summer programs will run from June 7th-August 6th typically between the hours of 8am-6pm. Our summer programs vary from a 45 minute long workshop to a weeklong full day camp, depending on our client's needs. Snapology teachers are expected to travel to locations within our service area. Current summer program locations are:

Inspired by their children ages 3-12, local residents Vanessa and Joe Quinn opened Snapology of McHenry at 1112 N Green St in downtown McHenry in 2018.  Having a business that is based on play based learning allows their family to work together- and play together.  To learn more about Snapology visit mchenry.snapology.com and see their programs in action on Facebook and Instagram.