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Wise Young Builders seeks Part-Time Assistant Kids Carpentry Teacher - $19/hour

Do you enjoy creating projects and working with kids? Wise Young Builders is seeking an Assistant kid’s carpentry teacher to implement building workshops for afterschool youth in Washington, DC.

Wise Young Builders (WYB) is a unique enrichment program for youth ages 8-15. We use carpentry to strengthen participants math skills, confidence and exposure to hobbies and careers. Improving youth’s success in math is vital to reducing dropout and unemployment rates in our communities, but more importantly, it is a key ingredient in helping bolster confidence and a can-do attitude. WYB bridges youth to the STEM trades and construction industry, helping youth realize the practicality and value in skill development. We help youth design and build projects, meet real estate developers, visit construction sites, use tools and engage in activities to increase their interest in math and STEM related fields. We increase their confidence, aptitude and exposure to careers.

About the position: The position will be inside a local DC school and will range in time from 5-10 hours per week. The compensation will be $19 per hour. This is a perfect opportunity for a part-time college student or the right high school graduate. Candidate should be good with completing short reports, proficient written and oral communication. Candidate with help youth work on small math activities and complete building projects that students will take home.