STEM Instructor (After School) – Silver Spring, MD 20910

BBA Afterschool Inc; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

BBA Afterschool Inc. in Silver Spring, MD seeks a creative, dependable After-School STEM Instructor to lead hands-on learning for elementary students.

This part-time, in-person role offers 1.5-hour sessions, with pay of $37.50 per session ($25 per hour), Monday through Friday depending on schedule; no lesson planning required as curriculum, activities, and materials are provided. Instructors will guide basic STEM concepts through experiments, beginner engineering challenges, and math games,

Qualifications

• STEM, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or education experience preferred.
• Experience working with children is a plus.
• Patient, creative, dependable, and organized.
• Comfortable leading elementary-aged students.
• Reliable transportation to the program location.
• Must successfully complete required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging STEM activities for elementary-aged students.
• Explain basic concepts in a fun and accessible way.
• Guide students through hands-on projects and challenges.
• Encourage curiosity, creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and supportive learning environment.
• Follow BBA's curriculum and program guidelines.
• Communicate professionally with school staff and BBA leadership.

Skills

Patient

Creative

Dependable

Organized

Lead activities

Education

STEM/education experience preferred

Job description

Company: BBA Afterschool Inc.

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland (Montgomery County)

BBA Afterschool Inc. is looking for a creative, enthusiastic, and dependable After-School STEM Instructor to lead hands‑on learning activities for elementary‑aged students in Silver Spring, MD.

This is a great opportunity for educators, science enthusiasts, engineers, technology enthusiasts, tutors, makers, or anyone passionate about helping children explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Position Details

• Activity: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

• Location: Silver Spring, MD

• Schedule: After-school afternoon hours, to be confirmed

• Session Length: 1.5 hours

• Pay: $37.50 per session ($25 per hour)

• Position: Part-time, in-person

• Monday through Friday, depending on program scheduling
• No lesson planning required
• Curriculum, activity guidance, and materials provided

Program Focus

Instructors will teach basic STEM concepts through fun, hands‑on, age‑appropriate activities, including:

• Simple science experiments and discovery activities
• Beginner engineering and building challenges
• Basic technology concepts
• Math, logic, and problem‑solving games
• Creative design challenges
• Teamwork, curiosity, and critical thinking

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging STEM activities for elementary‑aged students
• Explain basic concepts in a fun and accessible way
• Guide students through hands‑on projects and challenges
• Encourage curiosity, creativity, teamwork, and problem‑solving
• Maintain a safe, organized, and supportive learning environment
• Follow BBA's curriculum and program guidelines
• Communicate professionally with school staff and BBA leadership

Ideal Candidates

• STEM or science instructors
• Teachers, tutors, and educators
• Science, technology, or engineering enthusiasts
• Makers and hands‑on activity leaders
• Camp counselors and youth program instructors
• College students and recent graduates with relevant experience
• Anyone who enjoys hands‑on learning and working with children

Qualifications

• STEM, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or education experience preferred
• Experience working with children is a plus
• Patient, creative, dependable, and organized
• Comfortable leading elementary‑aged students
• Reliable transportation to the program location
• Must successfully complete required background checks

Join BBA Afterschool Inc. and help students develop curiosity, creativity, confidence, and foundational STEM skills through hands‑on learning.