Hands-On Youth Makerspace Instructor

Urban Workshop; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Urban WorkshopMembership

Extensive training

Collaborative peers and Members

Job summary

Urban Workshop in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a patient, energetic instructor to teach hands-on making to students aged 10–16. This part-time role focuses on safety, clear demonstrations, and guiding students as they build real projects.

You'll teach across shop areas (woodworking, metal, lasers, 3D printing, electronics), maintain classroom flow, enforce safety protocols, take attendance, and provide updates at pickup. A complimentary shop membership is included.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching kids ages 10 to 16 in teaching, camp, tutoring, coaching, scouting, or a similar setting.
• Comfortable and safe with hand tools and shop equipment, or willing to be trained to our standard.
• Able to manage a full classroom, keep every student engaged, and keep every student safe at the same time.
• Patience and steadiness. Some students pick things up immediately and some need the same demonstration three times.
• Clear, friendly communication with students, parents, and guardians.
• Must pass a background check and follow our youth safety and supervision policies.
• Prior shop, trades, art, or STEM teaching background is a plus

Responsibilities

• Arrive ahead of class with materials staged, tools checked, and the room set up and ready.
• Teach the assigned curriculum, demonstrate each skill, and coach students while they practice it.
• Enforce shop safety rules, PPE, and supervision requirements with zero shortcuts.
• Take attendance, manage sign-in and sign-out with parents and guardians, and keep records accurate.
• Give parents a quick, useful update at pickup and elevate any concerns to the Education Manager.
• Reset the classroom and shop area after every session, restock consumables, and flag tool or equipment issues.
• Give feedback on the curriculum: what worked, what dragged, and where a better demonstration is needed.
• Support summer camp, workshops, and special events as scheduled.
• Inspire and encourage students, members, and each other

Skills

Teaching kids

Safety-conscious

Classroom management

Patience

Communication

Tools

Hand tools

Shop equipment

Job description

Urban Workshop in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a patient, energetic instructor to teach hands-on making to students aged 10–16. This part-time role focuses on safety, clear demonstrations, and guiding students as they build real projects.

You'll teach across shop areas (woodworking, metal, lasers, 3D printing, electronics), maintain classroom flow, enforce safety protocols, take attendance, and provide updates at pickup. A complimentary shop membership is included.