Youth STEM Instructor — Inspire Kids & Lead Projects

Engineering for Kids - Phoenix Metro; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

All equipment and curriculum materials

Internship opportunities available

Job summary

A children's STEM education organization in Portland is seeking Youth STEM Program Teachers for full-time or part-time roles. Teachers will deliver engaging lessons, mentor children aged 4-14, and contribute to program improvements. Ideal candidates should possess a solid knowledge of STEM subjects, relevant experience, and a strong work ethic. Compensation ranges from $15.00 to $22.00 per hour, depending on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Pass a background check, FBI fingerprinting, and CPR training.
• Excellent work ethic and a technology background.
• Participate in teacher training and program improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interactive, engaging lessons for groups of children.
• Maintain accurate attendance records.
• Communicate effectively with site director and staff.

Skills

Good knowledge of STEM subjects

Confidence in leading STEM projects

Strong teaching experience

Technical knowledge of programming languages

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of related work experience

Tools

Minecraft

LEGO EV3 Robotics

Microsoft KODU

Scratch

Job description

NOW HIRING: Full-time, part-time -- youth STEM (science, technology, engineering and

math) program teacher for children aged 4-14

For more info on Engineering For Kids, please visit our website at

https://www.engineeringforkids.com/portland/

Must possess technical knowledge of one or more of the following: Science,

technology, engineering, math, Minecraft, LEGO EV3 Robotics, Clickteam Fusion,

Microsoft KODU, Scratch, or other computer programming languages.

Engineering For Kids Portland Metro offers education programs introducing STEM

education to children aged 4-14. We strive to encourage the development of basic math

and science skills and expound upon the advanced topics encountered in

middle schools, like robotics and video game design. We work onsite at schools and

community centers all over the Beaverton, Portland, and Tigard areas. We offer

rewarding work, flexible hours, and pay commensurate with education and previous

work experience. We are currently in need of great instructors to teach classes

throughout the year! This is a good opportunity to build your resume.

Basic Information

Full-time position: Engineering For Kids teacher. Teachers at different schools in the

afternoon hold some management responsibilities such as program improvement,

teacher training, computer maintenance, inventory management, etc. Must have

an excellent work ethic, strong teaching experience, and a technology background.

Part-time position: teachers work anywhere between 4 and 20 hours per week

depending on their availability and current class schedules. Applicants for school-year

teachers must be able to perform one or more weekday afternoons between the hours of

2:00 and 6:00 and be able to maintain the same weekly schedule for the duration of the

classes. They must have their own transportation.

It can be a full-time position during the summer from June to August.

We provide internship opportunities for freshmen too.

School year classes are Monday through Sunday, 1 - 2 hours per class (during the

summer, the timeframes will be different). The main weekday timeframes are 2 pm-6 pm.

We are looking for someone to work all school year long.

We provide training, all equipment, and all curriculum materials.

Knowledge of technologies, computer programming, computer science, robotics,

teaching experience, etc moves you to the head of the line.

Requirements

Education & Experience – Good at STEM and confident in doing STEM projects. A

Bachelor’s degree and/or 2+ years of related work experience preferred.

Responsibility – Arrive on time for each session; be able to handle a group of 10 or

more children; make the lessons interactive, engaging, and fun; keep accurate

attendance; communicate well with the site director and staff.

Professionalism – Be neat in appearance; friendly and courteous with school staff and

director; self-assured.

Positive Attitude – Must enjoy working with young kids; be able to connect with kids;

be able to maintain a positive, fun environment where kids can develop their

imaginations and learning.

Patience – Must be a patient person who understands young kids.

Ability to clear a background check – A successful candidate must pass a CBR

Check, FBI Fingerprinting, and CPR Training.

Compensation: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour

Engineering for Kids is a proud member of the LaunchLife family of companies. We are a Tech Educational franchise that delivers unique and engaging learning programs in the subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. It is our mission to ensure that students receive the hands-on, imaginative experiences they need to open their minds to new skills and bright futures. We inspire the Next Generation of Engineers by delivering STEM learning through fun atmospheres.