STEM & Makerspace Instructor

Fluxspace; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Fluxspace in Norristown is seeking a passionate STEM Education & Makerspace Specialist to teach elective courses for K–8 students. You will enhance innovative learning experiences, manage the makerspace environment, and maintain equipment such as 3D printers and robotics systems.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and experience in teaching STEM subjects, with a strong focus on hands-on, project-based learning methodologies. Join us in shaping innovative educational experiences!

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of hands-on, project-based learning methodologies.
• Experience teaching STEM, makerspace, and technology subjects.
• Ability to inspire students through creative instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach STEM and makerspace elective courses for K–8 students.
• Facilitate engaging, hands-on learning experiences in STEM.
• Manage and maintain the school’s makerspace environment and equipment.

Skills

Engaging students

Hands-on learning

Problem-solving

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Tools

3D printers

Laser cutters

Robotics systems

Electronics and coding kits

Job description

Fluxspace Innovations LLC in Partnership with Eastside Charter School (ESCS)

Hourly Contract Position | Competitive Hourly Pay Based on Experience and Skills | Approx. 20 Hours/Week

Fluxspace Innovations LLC, in partnership with Eastside Charter School (ESCS), is seeking a passionate, creative, and hands‑on STEM Education & Makerspace Specialist to support and expand innovative STEM learning experiences for students in grades K–8. This position is fully based onsite at Eastside Charter School and focuses on teaching STEM and makerspace elective courses, supporting schoolwide STEM initiatives, and maintaining cutting‑edge educational technologies, equipment, and experiential learning environments.

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about experiential learning, emerging technologies, engineering design, problem‑solving, and engaging students through real‑world STEM experiences.

Position Overview

This is an hourly contract position with competitive hourly compensation based on skills, experience, and expertise. This role does not include benefits.

This role will be at least 20 hours per week.

The STEM Education & Makerspace Specialist will play a key role in helping students explore creativity, innovation, engineering, technology, coding, fabrication, and hands‑on problem‑solving through engaging STEM programming and makerspace experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Teach STEM and makerspace elective courses for K–8 students.

Facilitate engaging, hands‑on learning experiences centered around STEM, engineering, design thinking, coding, fabrication, robotics, and innovation.

Manage and maintain the school’s makerspace environment and STEM equipment.

Operate, troubleshoot, and support educational technologies such as:

• 3D printers
• Laser cutters
• Robotics systems
• Electronics and coding kits
• Makerspace fabrication tools

Support additional STEM initiatives, projects, and experiential learning opportunities throughout the school.

Collaborate with teachers and staff to integrate STEM activities and resources into classroom instruction.

Assist with STEM events, showcases, competitions, workshops, and family/community engagement opportunities.

Ensure STEM tools, materials, and equipment remain organized, functional, and accessible.

Help foster a positive, collaborative, and innovative learning environment that encourages student creativity and problem‑solving.

Stay informed on emerging STEM technologies, tools, and instructional practices.

Support other related duties as assigned by school leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Education, STEM, Engineering, Technology, or a related field preferred.

Experience teaching STEM, makerspace, technology, engineering, robotics, or related subjects.

Experience operating and maintaining STEM/makerspace equipment preferred.

Strong understanding of hands‑on, project‑based learning methodologies.

Ability to engage and inspire students through creative and interactive instruction.

Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a school environment.

Passion for innovation, experiential education, and student‑centered learning.

Preferred Experience

Experience with one or more of the following is strongly preferred:

• 3D printing
• Laser cutting
• Robotics platforms
• Coding and computational thinking
• Electronics and circuitry
• Makerspace instruction
• Project-based learning
• Educational technology integration

Compensation

Competitive hourly contract pay based on skills and experience.

Flexible and collaborative work environment.

Opportunity to help shape innovative STEM experiences for students.

Professional growth opportunities through hands‑on educational innovation.

Additional Requirements

Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance.

Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check and/or applicable Delaware clearances.

Federal Criminal History Record Information (CHRI).