After School STEM Instructor

Play-Well TEKnologies; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement for materials

Paid sick leave

401K after 3 months

Health care benefits for hours ≥ 30/wk

Job summary

Play-Well TEKnologies is seeking friendly instructors to teach LEGO classes and camps in Phoenix, AZ. You will guide students through hands-on STEM activities, encourage creativity, and manage classroom safety and engagement after school and during camps.

Ideal candidates have teaching experience, reliable transportation, and are comfortable with background checks. The position offers a part-time schedule with flexible afternoons and seasonal camps, plus mileage/time allowances and benefits for

Qualifications

• Teaching/instruction experience is preferred.
• Reliable transportation a must.
• Must pass all background checks.

Responsibilities

• Teach LEGO classes and camps introducing STEM concepts.
• Ensure children are safe, engaged and having fun during class sessions.
• Communicate with parents and clients in a knowledgeable, respectful and tactful manner.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Phoenix, Maricopa County - Phoenix, AZ 85013

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $19.50 – $19.50 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 9:00a.m. and 4:00p.m., 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 least 3 hours of pay.

Benefits

• Drive time
• Mileage reimbursement for transporting materials at $0.40 per mile
• 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 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 40lbs to store and transport materials; bending, stooping, and crawling with children during class instruction.
• Must pass all background checks as a condition of employment.