After School STEM Instructor

Play-Well TEKnologies; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Play-Well TEKnologies in Denver, CO is seeking part-time LEGO class instructors to bring hands-on STEM education to kids using LEGO materials. You'll teach a range of concepts, manage classes, and create a fun, safe learning environment.

The role offers flexible afternoons during the school year and full-day options in summer; compensation ranges from $21 to $26 per hour, with pay for setup, travel time, and training.

Qualifications

• Represents Play-Well in a positive and professional manner.
• Completes training programs as required by the Area Manager.
• Understands curriculum to deliver value to diverse participants.
• Manages each class session ensuring safety, engagement and fun.
• Communicates with parents and clients knowledgeably and respectfully.
• Adheres to Play-Well safety procedures and supervision rules.
• Care and upkeep of LEGO teaching kits.
• Responds quickly to management communications.
• Regularly communicates with Area Manager for updates.

Responsibilities

• Teach LEGO classes and camps introducing STEM concepts.
• Ensure safety and engagement of children during sessions.
• Prepare and set up materials for each class or camp.
• Communicate with parents about progress and questions.
• Follow safety and supervision procedures at all times.

Skills

Represents Play-Well

Training programs

Curriculum comprehension

Class management

Parent communication

Safety procedures

LEGO kit care

Responsive to management

Education

Teaching/Instruction experience preferred

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Denver, Denver County - Denver, CO 80204Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $21.00 - $26.00 Hourly

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!

We are looking for smart, creative, dynamic instructors from all backgrounds to teach LEGO classes and camps where students are introduced to a range of STEM concepts while being given the tools to unlock their creativity and their problem-solving skills.

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.