After School STEM Instructor

Play--well-Teknologies; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Paid sick leave

401K after 3 months

Job summary

Play-Well LEGO instructors sought to teach and run LEGO classes and camps that introduce STEM concepts while unlocking creativity and problem-solving in children. Instructors manage engaging activities and ensure student safety in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Positions are part-time with flexible after-school hours in California (San Mateo area) including summer camps; compensation covers teaching time, setup, travel time, and training, with mileage reimbursement and other benefits for

Qualifications

• Teaching/instruction experience preferred.
• Background checks required.
• Reliable transportation with secure storage for materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead LEGO classes and camps for children.
• Ensure safety and engagement in each session.
• Communicate with parents and Area Manager.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Reliable transportation

Lego/LEGO

Tools

LEGO kits

Job description

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 hoursSummer: M-F, half-day and full-day camps, typically between 9am and 4pm, plus setup/breakdownCompensation: 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 payBenefits:Drive timeMileage reimbursement when transporting materials of $.40Allowances for electronics, internet and kit storagePaid sick and safe leave401K after 3 months of hireHealth care benefits only available to employees who average 30 or more hours per week.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 / RequirementsWork 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.#PW