Part-Time STEM Teacher

Young STEAMers; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Young STEAMers seeks experienced teachers to lead engaging STEM lessons for children aged 4–14 across Bay Area schools and partner sites. The role emphasizes hands-on exploration, curiosity, and clear classroom routines.

Training and materials are provided to focus on student inquiry and learning. This part-time, in-person opportunity is ideal for experienced teachers, substitutes, retirees, or enrichment educators seeking meaningful, flexible work and reliable weekly assignments.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience teaching children in classrooms or structured youth programs.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for hands-on STEM education and a willingness to learn new activities.
• Reliability, punctuality, preparation, and professional conduct.
• Consistent availability for recurring weekly assignments and a commitment to completing assigned program series.
• Residence in the Bay Area and reliable transportation to assigned partner sites.
• Conversational Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach interactive STEM lessons that encourage curiosity, participation, and problem-solving.
• Create a welcoming classroom where students feel comfortable asking questions and sharing ideas.
• Manage classroom routines, behavior, and transitions with warmth and clear expectations.
• Adapt explanations and activities to students’ ages, abilities, and learning needs.
• Complete lesson training and preparation before each teaching assignment.
• Arrive on time for setup and communicate promptly with your teaching partner, site staff, and Young STEAMers.
• Support cleanup, materials storage, and brief end-of-class reporting.

Skills

Teaching experience

Classroom management

STEM education enthusiasm

Reliability

Punctuality

Program series commitment

Spanish language as a plus

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Help children discover what they can do through hands‑on science.

Young STEAMers is seeking experienced, enthusiastic teachers to lead engaging STEM lessons for children ages 4–14 at schools and community partner sites across the Bay Area.

We are a nonprofit expanding access to high‑quality STEAM education for under‑resourced youth.

If you enjoy teaching, know how to create a positive classroom environment, and can commit to a consistent part‑time schedule, we would love to meet you.

About the Role

You will bring science to life through hands‑on lessons. We provide curriculum, lesson‑specific training, and teaching materials so you can focus on helping students explore, ask questions, and learn.

This role is well suited to experienced classroom teachers, substitute teachers, retired teachers, and enrichment educators seeking meaningful part‑time work.

What You Will Do

• Teach interactive STEM lessons that encourage curiosity, participation, and problem‑solving.
• Create a welcoming classroom where students feel comfortable asking questions and sharing ideas.
• Manage classroom routines, behavior, and transitions with warmth and clear expectations.
• Adapt explanations and activities to students’ ages, abilities, and learning needs.
• Complete lesson training and preparation before each teaching assignment.
• Arrive on time for setup and communicate promptly with your teaching partner, site staff, and Young STEAMers.
• Support cleanup, materials storage, and brief end‑of‑class reporting.

What We Are Looking For

• Demonstrated experience teaching children in classrooms or structured youth programs.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for hands‑on STEM education and a willingness to learn new activities.
• Reliability, punctuality, preparation, and professional conduct.
• Consistent availability for recurring weekly assignments and a commitment to completing assigned program series.
• Residence in the Bay Area and reliable transportation to assigned partner sites.
• A background in education or a STEM‑related field; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Conversational Spanish is a plus.

Schedule and Location

This is a part‑time, in‑person position. Assignments are matched to program needs, your availability, and the locations you can reliably serve. Weekly hours vary by assignment. Once you accept an assignment, consistent attendance throughout the series is essential.

What We Provide

• Compensation: Hourly rate based on experience and qualifications.
• Curriculum, lesson plans, and lesson‑specific training.
• Teaching materials delivered to and stored at partner sites.
• Ongoing instructional support and opportunities to contribute your expertise.
• Meaningful work helping children access educational opportunities they might otherwise miss.

Bring your teaching experience. Help a child discover a new possibility.