Enrichment Program Instructor (STEM)

Xtatic; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Xtatic is seeking a dedicated STEM Instructor for its After-School Program in Bothell and Bellevue, WA. Lead 1-hour sessions and foster interdisciplinary STEM learning alongside communication skills.

You will guide students through project-based activities, critical thinking, and writing tasks, while integrating public speaking and debate into STEM topics.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or mentoring students in classroom, camp, or workshop settings.
• Passion for STEM education and youth development.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, hands-on lessons across a variety of STEM topics, including science experiments and critical thinking.
• Inspire students through project-based learning, collaboration, and real-world STEM applications.
• Foster an inclusive classroom that promotes curiosity, confidence, teamwork, and innovation.
• Teach 2 to 3 hours per week, weekdays 4:00 PM–5:30 PM, with scheduling flexibility.
• Adapt curriculum to diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Assess student participation and growth through observation and activities.
• Integrate public speaking and communication into STEM instruction.
• Maintain organized, safe learning spaces and materials.
• Participate in occasional professional development to stay current in STEM education.

Skills

Public speaking

Speech & debate

Academic writing

Communication

STEM instruction

Education

Bachelor's in Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Bachelor's in Communication

Job description

Join our vibrant team as a STEM Instructor at our innovative After-School Program (ASP), where education meets inspiration to cultivate young minds in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics - alongside essential soft skills such as public speaking, speech and debate, academic writing, and communication. We are seeking a dedicated and engaging educator with a passion for interdisciplinary STEM education to lead 1-hour sessions on weekday afternoons beginning in Sep 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, hands-on lessons across a variety of STEM topics, which may include science experiments, critical thinking exercises, communication skills, public speaking, and creative/technical writing.
• Inspire and challenge students through project-based learning, collaborative activities, and real-world applications of STEM and communication skills.
• Foster a supportive, inclusive classroom environment that encourages curiosity, confidence, teamwork, and innovation.
• Teach 2 to 3 hours per week, between 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM on weekdays, depending on scheduling and site needs.
• Adapt curriculum and instructional techniques to meet the needs of students with different learning styles and abilities.
• Assess student participation and growth through informal observation, interactive activities, and skill-based challenges.
• Integrate public speaking and communication techniques into STEM instruction to support well-rounded development.
• Maintain classroom materials and ensure a safe, organized, and engaging learning space.
• Participate in occasional professional development to stay current on best practices in STEM and education.

Start Time

Sep 2026 - December 2026

Location

• Bothell, WA
• Bellevue, WA

Core Requirements

• Experience teaching or mentoring students in a classroom, camp, or workshop setting.
• Passion for STEM education and youth development.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Background in education, STEM fields, or liberal arts with a strong foundation in communication/public speaking.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, STEM, Communication, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and adapt to diverse learners in grades 1-6.

Compensation

$40 - $60 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.