Lead LEGO City Teacher

Kidizens; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kidizens in Mountain View, CA seeks a Lead LEGO City Teacher to run LEGO city classes and camps, guiding students through building, designing, and governing their cities. This full-time, hybrid role combines on-site teaching with remote planning and family communications.

You will plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons, facilitate group activities and hands-on projects, mentor assistant staff, and help refine curriculum while maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching elementary and middle school learners in interactive, project-based environments.
• Strong lesson planning and ability to guide support staff.
• Excellent communication with students, families and colleagues.
• Experience in youth development or after-school programs is beneficial.
• Ability to manage a dynamic, inclusive classroom.

Responsibilities

• Lead LEGO city-based classes and camps.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons.
• Mentor assistant staff and communicate progress to families.
• Assist with curriculum refinement and event setup.

Skills

Teaching

Education

Lesson Planning

Training

Communication

Youth Development

Camp Experience

STEM/STEAM

Education

Education/Child Development background

Job description

Company Description

Kidizens is an innovative educational program that uses immersive, LEGO-based city building to teach real-world concepts to elementary school students. Students and campers collaborate in a highly interactive setting that strengthens creative confidence, communication, leadership, and teamwork. Programs integrate experiential learning with civics, history, and practical life skills, helping students explore topics like city governance, budgeting, and problem-solving in a playful environment. Kidizens offers a range of age-appropriate programs, workshops, birthday parties, and camps throughout the year. The organization operates across the Bay Area, including the Peninsula, South Bay, and North Bay.

Role Description

The Lead LEGO City Teacher is a full-time, hybrid on-site and remote role based in Mountain View, CA. This position is responsible for leading LEGO city-based classes and camps, guiding students through building, designing, and governing their own LEGO cities. Day-to-day tasks include planning and delivering age-appropriate lessons, facilitating collaborative role-play and group activities, and integrating civics, history, and real-world examples into hands-on projects. The Lead LEGO City Teacher mentors and supports assistant staff, ensures a safe and inclusive learning environment, and communicates regularly with families about student progress and program activities. This role also contributes to curriculum refinement, helps set up and organize materials and classroom spaces, and participates in occasional special events and workshops.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Teaching and Education, with experience engaging elementary and middle school learners in interactive, project-based environments.
• Candidates should possess strong Lesson Planning and Training skills, including the ability to design structured, age-appropriate activities and guide support staff.
• Candidates should possess excellent Communication skills, including clear classroom communication, constructive feedback to students, and professional communication with families and colleagues.
• Experience in youth development, camp or after-school programs, or informal education settings is beneficial.
• Background or coursework in education, child development, or related fields is preferred.
• Ability to manage a dynamic classroom, support diverse learning styles, and maintain a safe, inclusive environment is essential.
• Interest in LEGO building, creative projects, or STEM/STEAM activities is a plus.
• Flexible Schedule (Outside of scheduled Monday and Wednesday afternoon classes in Palo Alto)
• Hybrid Schedule:
• Variety: between year-round classes, and our school break camp seasons (Winter and Summer!) there is so much variety to keep things exciting- both for you, and the students!
• Compensation: Full Time: $45,000 to $50,000 per year