STEM Instructor

Bricks 4 Kidz - Kendall; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Bricks 4 Kidz Engineering Brick Club is seeking energetic instructors to lead after-school programs. You will supervise elementary students, deliver prepared STEM-rich lessons, and manage materials and safety protocols in a hands-on setting.

No advanced engineering experience required; training and curriculum provided. Part-time, in-person roles with opportunities for camps and events in the Miami area.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in school, camp, childcare, or enrichment environments.
• Dependable, punctual, patient, and energetic.
• Comfortable leading groups of elementary-age children.
• Strong communication and classroom-management skills.
• Ability to follow structured lesson plans.
• Weekday afternoon availability.
• Reliable transportation to program locations.
• Arrive 15–20 minutes before class.
• Able to lift 25–35 pounds.
• Background screening (Level 2) required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering Brick Club classes for children aged approximately 5–12.
• Follow Bricks 4 Kidz lesson plans and instructions.
• Introduce basic STEM and engineering concepts.
• Guide motorized and non-motorized building activities.
• Encourage creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and respectful participation.
• Maintain active supervision and positive classroom management.
• Record student attendance accurately.
• Follow school arrival/dismissal procedures.
• Prepare materials before class and organize afterward.
• Communicate professionally with parents, staff, and management.
• Report incidents or damaged materials promptly.
• Follow all child-safety and privacy procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Classroom management

Reliability

Education

Experience with children in school/camp/enrichment

Job description

Bricks 4 Kidz Engineering Brick Club

Position Summary

We are hiring energetic, responsible, and dependable instructors to lead Bricks 4 Kidz Engineering Brick Club after-school programs.

Our hands-on classes use LEGO-style bricks, motors, gears, axles, and creative challenges to introduce elementary-age children to engineering, science, technology, architecture, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Instructors receive training, prepared lesson plans, curriculum, and program materials. Advanced engineering or LEGO-building experience is not required.

Compensation and Schedule

• $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
• Approximately 2–3 paid hours per workday
• Primarily weekday afternoon assignments
• Number of assigned days may depend on instructor availability and program enrollment
• Additional opportunities may be available during camps, teacher-planning days, school breaks, workshops, birthday parties, and special events

Paid working time may include:

• Arriving before class for setup
• Teaching the scheduled program
• Supervising student dismissal
• Organizing and returning program materials
• Completing required attendance or incident reports
• Giving Updates on our group chats about the class

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering Brick Club classes for children approximately 5–12 years old.
• Follow the prepared Bricks 4 Kidz lesson plans and instructions.
• Introduce basic STEM and engineering concepts.
• Guide students through motorized and non-motorized building activities.
• Encourage creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and respectful participation.
• Maintain active supervision and positive classroom management.
• Record student attendance accurately.
• Follow each school’s arrival and dismissal procedures.
• Prepare materials before class and organize them afterward.
• Count and return building kits, motors, tablets, and supplies.
• Communicate professionally with parents, school staff, and management.
• Report incidents, behavioral concerns, damaged materials, or missing equipment promptly.
• Follow all child-safety and student-privacy procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in a school, camp, childcare, sports, tutoring, church, recreation, or enrichment environment.
• Dependable, punctual, patient, and energetic.
• Comfortable leading groups of elementary-age children.
• Strong communication and classroom-management skills.
• Ability to follow structured lesson plans.
• Weekday afternoon availability.
• Reliable transportation to assigned program locations.
• Ability to arrive approximately 15–20 minutes before class.
• Ability to lift and transport program materials weighing approximately 25–35 pounds.
• Ability to complete required background screening. Level 2 background screening or eligibility to complete it.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teacher, substitute teacher, paraprofessional, education student, camp counselor, tutor, or after-school instructor.
• Interest in STEM, engineering, architecture, robotics, or hands-on education.
• English-Spanish bilingual ability.
• First Aid and CPR certification

Work Location: In person