Teach STEM.

Inspire Futures.

Share your passion for science and technology with young minds. Become a Program Instructor and make a real impact in just 10 weeks.

Takes less than 5 minutes. Open to all STEM majors.

What Is the Program Instructor Role?

Join a 10-week hands-on STEM teaching program where you’ll work in teams of 2–3 college volunteers to guide middle schoolers through fun, interactive STEM lessons. You’ll teach once a week, learn valuable leadership skills, and leave a lasting impact.

Teach

Bring science and tech concepts to life through real-world experiments and projects.

Inspire

Spark curiosity and confidence in students who may have never seen themselves in STEM.

Grow

Build teamwork, public speaking, and leadership skills that stay with you for life

Why Join JerseySTEM as a Program Instructor?

Make a Real Impact

Help close the gender and opportunity gap in STEM education.

Earn Volunteer Experience

Strengthen your resume and stand out for graduate school or internships.

Mentorship & Networking

Learn from industry professionals and connect with peers across universities.

Travel & Reimbursement Provided

Get Uber or fuel reimbursements to make volunteering stress-free.

✨ Your curiosity can change a 12-year-old's life!'

How It Works

1

Apply Online

Submit your quick application through Handshake or our website.

2

Interview & Onboard

Meet our team, learn about the program, and complete short training.

3

Get Matched with a School

We’ll find a school near you based on your availability and location.

4

Start Teaching & Inspiring

Spend one hour a week leading a fun, hands-on STEM class.

💬 We'll guide you every step of the way.

Find Where You Can Make an Impact

Discover schools near your university looking for passionate instructors

Select your university to see available schools.

You're Never Alone in the Journey.

When you join JerseySTEM, you also join a community. Our Discord hub connects you with mentors, fellow instructors, and JerseySTEM alumni. Ask questions, share experiences, and celebrate your wins together.

Weekly mentor AMAs and Q&A threads

Lesson prep tips and community discussions

Recognition and achievement badges

Volunteer of the Month shout-outs

JerseySTEM Community

250+ active members

# lesson-tips

Share and discover creative teaching strategies

# mentor-corner

Get guidance from experienced educators

# celebrate-wins

Share your teaching victories and student breakthroughs

"The Discord community has been incredible! I got so much help preparing my first lesson."

Frequently Asked Questions

Any undergraduate or graduate student from a STEM field — engineering, computer science, biology, physics, or related disciplines.​

Just 2–3 hours per week, including teaching time and preparation.​

This is a volunteer role, but travel reimbursements (Uber or fuel) are provided.​

Yes! Every instructor receives training on teaching methods, classroom management, and JerseySTEM lesson plans.​

Yes, it may count toward volunteer or service-learning credits depending on your university’s policies.​

No. Enthusiasm, patience, and curiosity are all you need — we’ll teach you the rest!​

Ready to Inspire the Next Generation?

Start your journey as a JerseySTEM Program Instructor today.

Takes less than 5 minutes. Open to all STEM majors.