Astar Explorer STEM Academy: Looking for Teachers

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Looking for Teachers

Posted: 6/17/2024

Join Astar Explorer as a part-time or full-time teacher for a rewarding career in childhood education.

Astar Explorer is a daycare, preschool and STEM learning center in Fair Oaks Mall providing children ages 2 – 14 years old with play-based, STEM interactive daycare, birthday parties and educational classes for children.

We are currently looking for Mandarin, Math, Robotic, and 3D Printing teachers who are essential members of the team and are responsible for supervising the children throughout the center and executing daily activities and STEM classes. Teachers are expected to create a positive, inspirational, and engaging experience for the students.

Instructors should meet the following preferred qualifications:

  • Experience working with children (at least 1 year teaching setting preferred)
  • Ability to manage groups of children & maintain a high-quality classroom setting, bachelor’s degree preferred)
  • Comfort interacting with parents & children
  • US Citizen or have a legally working visa (We would sponsor the qualified teachers with a US Working VISA.)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Schedule: Day shift

Pay: Would be mentioned in job interview

Work location: Fair Oaks Mall, second floor, next to JCPenney

For more information please contact (571) 619-3478

www.astarexplorer.com | 571-619-3478 | 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA 22033

Contact

Jean Chang | Director

a:11750 Fair Oaks Mall | Fairfax,VA 22033  

e: Jean@astarexplorer.com 

w: www.astarexplorer.com 

p: (571) 619-3478, (703) 677-7008



After School Programs, Weekend & Online Classes

Posted: 5/17/2024



KID’S STEM BIRTHDAY PARTY

Ignite your child’s imagination with a hands-on STEM birthday party at Astar Explorer. We offer exciting, interactive and engaging party options for children in Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Celebrate your child’s big day and have a blast in our high-tech STEM center!

Standard themes are available, but options for a more customized party can be discussed. Email info@astarexplorer.com for more details.

Contact information: 

Tel: 571-619-3478

Website: www.astarexplorer.com

Email: info@astarexplorer.com

Address: 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA 22033

 (Mall Entrance next to Cheesecake Factory located next to Kay Jewelers)

Camp link: https://astarexplorer.com/camps/

Register link: https://astarexplorer.com/registration/



Astar Explorer STEM Academy

About us

At Astar Explorer, we believe in the stimulation of young minds through interaction and hands-on learning. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are the language of today’s world. We want to engage young minds, get them excited and feel confident.

Our Programs

Astar offers a wide of STEM programs, including STEM Early Daycare, Weekend Enrichment Classes, STEM Birthday Party, Field Trip and Camps.

Contact information

Tel: 571-619-3478

Website: www.astarexplorer.com

Email: info@astarexplorer.com

Address: 11750 Fair Oaks Mall – 2nd floor next to the JC Penney, Fairfax, VA 22033


Little Explorer Daycare Program

Little Explorer is designed for students who are between 2 and 6 years old.  At Astar, we focus on children’s educational experience, guided by their interests, through investigation, problem-solving and cooperation.

  • In this program, we offer part-time, full-time and drop-in care service. Parents can choose flexibly.
  • In Little Explorer, children are provided with:
    • Trilingual Language (English, Spanish, Mandarin)
    • Story Time
    • Social Studies
    • Little Science
    • Kids Yoga
    • Practical Life Skills
    • Music & Art
    • Coding & Robotics
    • Mathematics
    • Open Exploration

For more detail, please contact info@astarexplrorer.com or 571-619-3478


Weekend Class Program

Art Club

We offer handcraft and painting classes for all ages. We also teach how to paint with watercolor, acrylic and more! Subject will have a STEM focus, also combine with social study, history, etc. Every week students can create their own masterpieces.

Class Schedule: Saturday 11am-12pm

Class price: $17/Per Class (45minutes-1 hour)

Registration fee: $25 (One-time fee upon enrollment applies to all weekend classes)

Location: 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA 22033


Science Class

Students will explore different areas of the life and physical sciences, including biology, chemistry, physics and engineering as well as teacher led experiments.

Class Schedule: Saturday 1pm-2pm

Class price: $20/Per Class (45minutes-1 hour)

Registration fee: $25 (One-time fee upon enrollment applies to all weekend classes)

Location: 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA 22033


Coding Class

This course will introduce students to the world of coding through Ozobot’s color coding feature. Students will establish basic knowledge of coding concepts like sequential thinking, syntax, and debugging. Color coding Ozobot helps students overcome coding obstacles through tangible forms.

Class Schedule: Saturday 11am-12pm

Class price: $20/Per Class (45minutes-1 hour)

Registration fee: $25 (One-time fee upon enrollment applies to all weekend classes)

Location: 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA 22033


Spanish Class

This program promises to be an exciting one, filled with new learning experiences and challenges. We are very happy to be part of one of those new challenges. Students will learn: Number, Colors, calendar, letters, basic conversations and more from native speaker teacher.

Class Schedule: Saturday 11am-12pm

Class price: $15/Per Class (45minutes-1 hour)

Registration fee: $25 (One-time fee upon enrollment applies to all weekend classes)

Location: 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA 22033


Mandarin Class

This program promises to be an exciting one, filled with new learning experiences and challenges. We are very happy to be part of one of those new challenges. Students will learn: Number, Colors, calendar, letters, basic conversations and more from native speaker teacher.

Class Schedule: Saturday 10am – 11am

Class price: $15/Per Class (45minutes-1 hour)

Registration fee: $25 (One-time fee upon enrollment applies to all weekend classes)

Location: 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA 22033


STEM Birthday Party

Ignite your child’s imagination with a hands-on STEM birthday party at Astar Explorer. We offer exciting, interactive and engaging party options for children in Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Standard themes are available, but options for a more customized party can be discussed.

Email info@astarexplorer.com for the available schedule before booking.


Camp Program

Spring Break Camp

Astar Explorer STEM Academy offers a day camp during spring break holiday for children ages 2-12. The camp is held at 11750 Fair Oaks Mall from 8:00am – 6:00pm. We offer flexible drop off and pick up times for parents who do not need children in attendance for the 8-hour day.

The daily schedule includes Science, Math, Language, Coding, Arts and Crafts, indoor activities and Yoga. Children need to bring a bag lunch and drinks to camp each day. We offer two snacks daily.

Camp Fee:

AgeFull Day (8am-4pm)6 hours (8am-2pm)Half Day (8am-12pm)
2-12 $325/week$265/week$185/week
  • $50 registration fee is non-refundable.
  • Extra $20 for extension after regular hours from 4pm-6pm.

Required Forms for Spring Break Camp

  • Registration Form
  • Pick-up Authorization Form

If your child will need emergency medication on-site or need other medication administered during the camp, the additional forms below are required as well.

  • Medical Waiver
  • Medical Authorization Form

Summer Camp

Astar Explorer STEM Academy offers a day camp during summer holiday for children ages 2-12. The camp is held at 11750 Fair Oaks Mall from 8:00am – 6:00pm. We offer flexible drop off and pick up times for parents who do not need children in attendance for the 8-hour day.

The daily schedule includes Science, Math, Language, Coding, Arts and Crafts, indoor activities and Yoga. Children need to bring a bag lunch and drinks to camp each day. We offer two snacks daily.

Summer Camp Session: 

     8am- 6pm, Jun 13th – Aug 19th, 2022

Camp Fee:


Age
Full Day (8am-4pm)
2-12$375/week
  • $50 registration fee is non-refundable.
  • Extra $20 for extension after regular hours from 4pm-6pm.

Required Forms for Summer Camp

  • Registration Form
  • Pick-up Authorization Form

If your child will need emergency medication on-site or need other medication administered during the camp, the additional forms below are required as well.

  • Medical Waiver
  • Medical Authorization Form

Last update: 6/29/2024