STEM Camp Instructor

STEMagine; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

STEMagine Learning Center in Glenview, IL seeks a Seasonal STEM Camp Instructor to lead hands-on activities for children 6+. This part-time, on-call role is ideal for teachers, tutors, or STEM students who enjoy creative, technology-rich environments.

You will follow lesson plans, supervise campers, ensure safety, and help prepare materials for half-day or full-day camps, with compensation per session and opportunities during school breaks and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching, tutoring, coaching, mentoring, or supervising children ages 6 and older.
• Degree, coursework, or professional experience in education, engineering, computer science, technology, mathematics, science, or a related field.
• Experience with robotics, coding, LEGO Education, makerspace activities, 3D printing, or project-based learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead age-appropriate STEM activities in areas such as LEGO robotics, coding, engineering, 3D design and printing, science, and creative problem-solving.
• Follow STEMagine lesson plans and help prepare activity materials.
• Explain concepts clearly and support children with different abilities and experience levels.
• Supervise campers and maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-organized learning environment.
• Encourage teamwork, curiosity, creativity, and respectful behavior.
• Assist with camper arrival, dismissal, breaks, lunch, and transitions between activities.
• Communicate professionally with STEMagine staff, children, and families.
• Help organize and clean the classroom and equipment at the end of each camp day.

Skills

Child engagement

Communication

Reliability

Adaptability

Independent & collaborative

Holiday availability

Background check

Education

Education/STEM background

Tools

Robotics

Coding

LEGO Education

Makerspace

3D Printing

Job description

Location: STEMagine Learning Center

1869 Tower Drive, Suite E10

Glenview, IL 60026

Position Type: Part-time, seasonal, and on-call

STEMagine Learning Center is seeking an enthusiastic and dependable Seasonal STEM Camp Instructor to lead and support engaging, hands-on learning experiences for children ages 6 and older.

This position is available during school days off, winter and holiday breaks, spring break, and future summer camps. It is ideal for a teacher, substitute teacher, education professional, or STEM student who enjoys working with children in a creative and technology-rich environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead age-appropriate STEM activities in areas such as LEGO robotics, coding, engineering, 3D design and printing, science, and creative problem-solving.
• Follow STEMagine lesson plans and help prepare activity materials.
• Explain concepts clearly and support children with different abilities and experience levels.
• Supervise campers and maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-organized learning environment.
• Encourage teamwork, curiosity, creativity, and respectful behavior.
• Assist with camper arrival, dismissal, breaks, lunch, and transitions between activities.
• Communicate professionally with STEMagine staff, children, and families.
• Help organize and clean the classroom and equipment at the end of each camp day.

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have one or more of the following:

• Experience teaching, tutoring, coaching, mentoring, or supervising children ages 6 and older.
• A degree, coursework, or professional experience in education, engineering, computer science, technology, mathematics, science, or a related field.
• Experience with robotics, coding, LEGO Education, makerspace activities, 3D printing, or project-based learning.
• Current or previous experience as a classroom teacher, substitute teacher, teaching assistant, camp instructor, or after-school instructor.

Required Skills

• Enthusiasm for working with children and introducing them to STEM.
• Strong communication and classroom-management skills.
• Reliability, patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to learn new technologies and follow activity plans.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Availability during at least some school holidays and school days off.
• Successful completion of a background check before employment.

CPR and First Aid certification are preferred but not required at the time of application.

Compensation

• Half-day camp: $100 for approximately 3-3.5 hours
• Full-day camp: $180 for approximately 6 hours

Compensation reflects the specialized instructional nature of the position and is competitive with local substitute-teaching and STEM camp opportunities.

Learn more about STEMagine at www.stemagine.ai.