STEM Instructor

Skate City Colorado; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Skate City Sioux Falls is seeking a motivated, licensed educator to serve as a STEM Field Trip Instructor. You will present pre-designed STEM lessons to students in grades 1–8, focusing on concepts like motion, force, and engineering within the context of roller skating. Instruction lasts 35–45 minutes per field trip.

Ideal candidates have experience with children, strong communication, and comfort managing larger groups. A Bachelor's in STEM and relevant educational background are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in educational or recreational settings.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage large groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead structured STEM lessons connected to roller skating concepts.
• Deliver interactive, age-appropriate instruction for elementary and middle school students.
• Facilitate hands-on activities, demonstrations, and guided discussions.
• Adapt instruction to varying group sizes and learning levels.
• Coordinate transitions between STEM instruction and skating activities.
• Collaborate with Skate City management and rink staff on timing and schedule for STEM events.
• Manage supplies and equipment for STEM.

Skills

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Group management

Experience with children

Education

Bachelor's in STEM or related field

Education certification/background

Job description

Skate City Sioux Falls is looking for a motivated, passionate, and licensed educator to serve as a STEM Field Trip Instructor. Skate City STEM field trips incorporate a nationally certified curriculum tailored to teaching kids about STEM concepts related to roller skating. As a STEM Instructor, you will be presenting pre-designed STEM lessons and presentations to school aged children ranging from first grade through eighth grade. The STEM instruction portion of the field trips are approximately 35-45 minutes in length. STEM Instructors would only be needed for the instruction portion of the field trip.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead structured STEM lessons connected to roller skating concepts such as motion, force, friction, balance, and engineering design.
• Deliver interactive, age-appropriate instruction for elementary and middle school students.
• Facilitate hands-on activities, demonstrations, and guided discussions.
• Adapt instruction to varying group sizes and learning levels.
• Coordinate transitions between STEM instruction and skating activities.
• Collaborate with Skate City management and rink staff on timing and schedule for specific STEM events.
• Manage supplies & equipment for STEM

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant experience working with children in education or recreational settings
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage large groups

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree with coursework or emphasis in STEM subjects.
• Certification or background in education, preferably in grade school or middle school settings.
• Knowledge of STEM concepts, to include basic physics and engineering topics.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS & DISCLOSURES

• This position is at-will under South Dakota law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required screenings and certifications.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

• Skate City Sioux Falls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any status protected under South Dakota or federal law.