After School STEM Instructor

Play-Well TEKnologies; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Drive time

Mileage reimbursement

Electronics allowance

Kit storage allowance

Paid sick leave

401K after 3 months

Health care benefits (≥30 hrs/week)

Job summary

Play-Well in Boulder, CO is seeking a part-time LEGO instructor to lead engaging sessions for children in a school-year and summer program. You will manage classes, ensure safety, and maintain a positive, fun learning environment.

The role requires teaching experience, reliable transportation for materials, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Background checks are mandatory, and compensation includes setup time and travel considerations.

Qualifications

• Teaching/Instruction experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation a must; secure location to store teaching materials.
• Lift up to 40 lbs to store and transport materials; bending, stooping and crawling with children during class instruction.
• Must pass all background checks as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage each class session, ensuring the children are safe, engaged, and having fun.
• Communicates with parents and clients in a knowledgeable, respectful and tactful manner to address questions or concerns.
• Adheres to all Play-Well safety procedures and supervision/release procedures for children.
• Care, safekeeping, and upkeep of assigned LEGO teaching kit(s).
• Responds quickly to communications from management via phone, text, email or mail.

Skills

Teaching/Instruction

Parent communication

Classroom management

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Boulder, Boulder County - Boulder, CO, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $20.50 - $25.50Hourly, Do you like working with children? How about playing with LEGO? Would you like to use a ridiculous amount of LEGO materials to teach kids how the world works? If so, then this may be your dream job!

Schedule:

• School Year: M-F afternoons, part-time, flexible, occasional weekend hours
• Summer: M-F, half-day and full-day camps, typically between 9am and 4pm, plus setup/breakdown

Compensation:

Instructors are paid for all hours worked, including teaching, setup, round trip drive time, and training. Also, any day that you teach, you receive AT MINIMUM 3 hours of pay

Benefits:

• Drive time
• Mileage reimbursement when transporting materials of $.40
• Allowances for electronics, internet and kit storage
• Paid sick and safe leave
• 401K after 3 months of hire
• Health care benefits only available to employees who average 30 or more hours per week.

Qualifications:

• Serves as a representative of Play-Well in a positive and professional manner.
• Completes all training programs as required by the Area Manager.
• Understands the curriculum and concepts thoroughly to be able to provide value to participants with diverse abilities and interests.
• Manages each class session, ensuring the children are safe, engaged, and having fun.
• Communicates with parents and clients in a knowledgeable, respectful and tactful manner to address questions or concerns.
• Adheres to all Play-Well and facility safety procedures and procedures for supervision and release of children.
• Care, safekeeping, and upkeep of assigned LEGO teaching kit(s).
• Responds quickly to communications from management, whether by phone, text, email or mail.
• Regularly communicates with Area Manager with questions, concerns and updates.

Education / Experience / Requirements

• Work history varies. Teaching/Instruction experience is preferred.
• Reliable transportation a must; secure location to store teaching materials.
• Lift up to 40 lbs to store and transport materials; bending, stooping and crawling with children during class instruction.
• Must pass all background checks as a condition of employment.

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