Mobile STEM Birthday Party Entertainer

SciGenius dba SciGenie; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

SciGenie is hiring Mobile STEM Birthday Party Entertainers in Northern Virginia. You’ll travel to private homes and venues, lead engaging science demonstrations, and create 45–50 minute parties for kids aged 4–12.

We offer flexible weekend scheduling, provided materials, paid training, and opportunities to grow with SciGenie. No science degree required—just energy, reliability, and a love of science.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching, childcare, summer camps, entertainment, or youth programs is preferred.
• Dependable, organized, and punctual.
• Reliable vehicle and ability to travel to different party locations.

Responsibilities

• Travel to birthday parties at private homes and event venues throughout Northern Virginia.
• Lead engaging, interactive STEM birthday parties for children ages 4–12.
• Perform exciting science demonstrations and guide children through hands-on activities.
• Arrive approximately 30 minutes before each party to prepare and set up.
• Facilitate a fun-filled 45-50-minute birthday party experience.
• Clean up and pack away materials after the event (approximately 15 minutes).
• Create a positive, energetic, and memorable experience for children and parents.
• Maintain and organize your assigned SciGenie Birthday Party Kit.

Skills

People skills

Public speaking

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Company: SciGenie
Location: Northern Virginia – Mobile Position
Job Type: Part-Time | Flexible Weekend Opportunities
Pay: $50 per hour + $25 travel allowance per party
Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays – Choose the Weekends You Want to Work

Love Working with Kids? Make $50 an Hour Bringing Science to Life!

Are you energetic, outgoing, and great with kids? Looking for a fun, flexible weekend job where you can earn extra income while making children's birthdays unforgettable?

SciGenie is hiring Mobile STEM Birthday Party Entertainers!

We bring exciting, hands-on science experiences directly to children's birthday celebrations throughout Northern Virginia. From bubbling experiments and exciting science demonstrations to slime creations and magical potions, our parties are all about making science FUN!

The best part? You choose which weekends you want to work, and we provide the party materials!

What You'll Do

• Travel to birthday parties at private homes and event venues throughout Northern Virginia.
• Lead engaging, interactive STEM birthday parties for children ages 4–12.
• Perform exciting science demonstrations and guide children through hands-on activities.
• Arrive approximately 30 minutes before each party to prepare and set up.
• Facilitate a fun-filled 45-50-minute birthday party experience.
• Clean up and pack away materials after the event (approximately 15 minutes).
• Create a positive, energetic, and memorable experience for children and parents.
• Maintain and organize your assigned SciGenie Birthday Party Kit.

Pay & Benefits

• $50 per hour for paid working time, including setup, party facilitation, and cleanup.
• $25 travel allowance per party, with additional travel arrangements approved when applicable.
• Flexible weekend scheduling – choose the weekends you’re available.
• Opportunity to work multiple birthday parties in one weekend.
• All science materials, equipment, and activity instructions provided by SciGenie.
• Paid training to prepare you to confidently lead our birthday parties.
• Opportunity to become certified in additional SciGenie birthday party themes.

Most birthday party assignments involve approximately 90–95 minutes of on-site work, with compensation based on actual compensable working time.

Your SciGenie Birthday Party Kit

We make it easy for you to get started!

Once training is completed, you'll receive a SciGenie Mad Science Birthday Party Kit that you can keep at home between assignments.

Your kit will include the reusable equipment, activity instructions, and supplies needed to conduct your assigned parties.

No need to visit our Reston office before every event! SciGenie will coordinate materials replenishment and additional supplies as needed.

Who We're Looking For

• Fun, enthusiastic, outgoing individuals who genuinely enjoy working with children.
• Confident communicators who are comfortable leading groups of children.
• Experience in teaching, childcare, summer camps, entertainment, or youth programs is preferred.
• Dependable, organized, and punctual.
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and ability to travel to different party locations.
• Ability to transport, set up, and safely manage birthday party equipment and materials.
• Comfortable working independently after completing training.
• Willingness to complete required background screening and safety training.

No science degree required! We provide the training

How Flexible Scheduling Works

We understand that weekends are valuable, so we offer flexibility.

You’ll provide your weekend availability in advance, and our team will offer party assignments based on your schedule and location.

You can accept assignments that work for you. Once you accept a party, we expect you to arrive on time, come prepared, and deliver an outstanding SciGenie experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for teachers, college students, camp counselors, childcare professionals, and anyone looking for meaningful weekend income.

Why Join SciGenie?

SciGenie has been inspiring young minds through hands‑on STEM education since 2017. We believe learning should be exciting, creative, and memorable.

Join a team that brings science directly to children while helping families celebrate special moments!