STEAM Facilitator (Part-time)

Resource Area for Teaching; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Resource Area for Teaching (RAFT) is looking for a part-time STEAM Facilitator in San Jose, California. The role involves facilitating engaging, hands-on STEAM activities for students (TK-8), supporting community events, and collaborating with the Education Team. Ideal candidates are reliable individuals with experience working with youth and strong communication skills. The position offers a flexible schedule, up to 16 hours per week, and is grant-funded. Join RAFT to inspire young minds through creative learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience with STEAM or maker-based learning.
• Familiarity with project-based learning or NGSS.
• Experience with community or family engagement events.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and facilitate hands-on STEAM activities for students.
• Lead activity stations or portions of events.
• Engage students in creative problem-solving challenges.
• Assist with event setup and breakdown.

Skills

Experience working with youth

Strong facilitation and group engagement skills

Ability to explain basic science and engineering concepts

Comfortable leading interactive activities

Strong communication skills

Reliability and flexibility

Tools

Basic tools (hot glue guns, simple hand tools)

Job description

Resource Area for Teaching (RAFT) is seeking a part-time STEAM Facilitator to help deliver hands-on, engaging learning experiences through our Maker Mobile program, STEAM Nights, and community events. This is a dynamic, people-centered role ideal for someone who enjoys working with youth, leading interactive activities, and contributing to a mission-driven team that inspires curiosity and discovery.

Enjoy a flexible, part-time schedule (up to 16 hours per week) with hours that vary based on program needs, including school-day, afterschool, evening, and occasional weekend events. This role is grant-funded, with continuation dependent on funding availability.

At RAFT, we believe learning should spark curiosity, creativity, and joy. Our mission is to help educators transform a child’s learning experience through hands-on education that inspires discovery. Through project kits, Maker Mobile events, educator workshops, and student programs, RAFT brings STEAM learning to life in meaningful and engaging ways.

What You’ll Do

• Support and facilitate hands-on STEAM activities for students (TK–8) at schools and community sites
• Lead activity stations or portions of events as needed
• Engage students in creative problem-solving, engineering, and science challenges
• Support STEAM Nights, workshops, and family engagement events
• Adapt facilitation style to meet diverse learning needs
• Assist with event setup, breakdown, and materials organization
• Load, transport, and organize program materials (including Maker Mobile support if assigned)
• Collaborate with the Education Team to improve activities and delivery
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

What Is Required

• Experience working with youth (education, camps, afterschool programs, etc.)
• Strong facilitation and group engagement skills
• Ability to explain basic science and engineering concepts in a simple, engaging way
• Comfortable leading or supporting hands-on, interactive activities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliability and flexibility in an event-based environment

What You Bring

• Experience with STEAM or maker-based learning
• Familiarity with project-based learning or NGSS
• Experience with community or family engagement events
• Spanish language skills
• Comfort using basic tools (e.g., hot glue guns, simple hand tools)

If you’re energized by hands-on learning, working directly with students, and making a real impact in the community, this role offers a meaningful way to contribute. Whether you’re an educator, an aspiring teacher, or simply passionate about inspiring young minds, you’ll have the opportunity to bring creativity and learning to life in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment.