Who Can Lead A Hands On Science Class?

HOS Adult Leaders do not have to be science specialists. HOS is “low tech.” Part of the message is that science learning is accessible to all.

HOS Adult Leaders include:

• Parents, adults and retirees interested in the education of young children
• Current classroom teachers with lots of energy who can switch hats from formal to informal education
• Scientists, business professionals and employees who have been given release time as community service
• Graduate students and recreational educators who have time in the afternoon

Experience has shown that successful adult leaders:

• Are eager learners themselves
• Like working with and have previous experience with groups of children
• Are comfortable with open-ended experiences where the right answer may be different than what they thought.
• Have respect for children and the different ways they think

Adult Leader requirements are a bachelors degree (or equivalent work experience), experience working with children, and ability to speak English fluently.

Classes meet for one hour a week for eight weeks, generally beginning around 3:00-3:30pm. Adult Leaders can teach in their local schools that are close to their homes or workplaces.

Hands On Science provides activity guides, materials and training for Adult Leaders for each session (fall, winter and spring). Class sizes are small (up to 14 children) and grouped according to age/grades (K-1, 2-3, 4-5).

Come experience the excitement! If you want to be a partner in the joys of opening young minds to the fun of science exploration, please call us at (301) 649-0599.

Adult Leader Application / Pay Voucher

• Link to Adult Leader Application (Microsoft Word Template)
• Link to Pay Voucher (Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet)

“I really appreciated that all the supplies were provided and the curriculum so well-planned.” HOS Adult Leader