After School STEM Instructor

Play-Well TEKnologies; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Drive time

Mileage reimbursement

Equipment allowances

Paid sick leave

401K after 3 months

Job summary

Play-Well TEKnologies in Watsonville, CA is seeking a part-time LEGO instructor to lead classes and camps for school-age children. You will deliver hands-on STEM activities using LEGO materials, adapt to diverse learners, and maintain a fun, safe learning environment.

The role emphasizes flexibility (afternoons, some weekends), with compensation ranging from $22.50 to $27.50 per hour. Prior teaching or instruction experience is preferred, and reliable transportation is required.

Qualifications

• Teaching/instruction experience preferred.
• Ability to teach LEGO-based activities.
• Reliable transportation to store and transport materials.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach LEGO classes and camps.
• Ensure children are safe, engaged, and having fun.
• Communicate with parents about progress and questions.
• Follow Play-Well curriculum and safety procedures.

Skills

Teaching

STEM

Communication

Safety

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Watsonville, Santa Cruz County - Watsonville, CA 95076

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $22.50 - $27.50 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 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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