After School STEM Instructor
About The Position
Play-Well is seeking creative, dynamic instructors to teach LEGO classes and camps that introduce students to STEM concepts while encouraging creativity and problem-solving. Instructors manage sessions, keep children safe and engaged, communicate with parents and clients, and care for assigned LEGO teaching kits. The role includes teaching, setup and breakdown, training, and round-trip drive time. Instructors are paid for all hours worked and receive at least three hours of pay for each day they teach. During the school year, the schedule is Monday through Friday afternoons, part-time and flexible, with occasional weekend hours. Summer work consists of Monday through Friday half-day and full-day camps, typically between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., plus setup and breakdown. The position is located in San Marcos, California.
Requirements
- Reliable transportation.
- A secure location to store teaching materials.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and bend, stoop, and crawl with children during class instruction.
- Must pass all background checks as a condition of employment.
- Work history may vary.
Nice To Haves
- Teaching or instruction experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Represent Play-Well in a positive and professional manner.
- Complete required training programs.
- Understand the curriculum and concepts thoroughly to support participants with diverse abilities and interests.
- Manage each class session, ensuring children are safe, engaged, and having fun.
- Communicate with parents and clients in a knowledgeable, respectful, and tactful manner to address questions or concerns.
- Follow Play-Well and facility safety procedures, including procedures for supervision and release of children.
- Care for, safeguard, and maintain assigned LEGO teaching kits.
- Respond promptly to communications from management by phone, text, email, or mail.
- Regularly communicate questions, concerns, and updates to the Area Manager.
- Set up and break down teaching materials and transport materials as needed.
Benefits
- Drive time compensation.
- Mileage reimbursement of $0.40 when transporting materials.
- Allowances for electronics, internet, and kit storage.
- Paid sick and safe leave.
- 401(k) after three months of hire.
- Health care benefits for employees who average 30 or more hours per week.
- Payment for all hours worked, including teaching, setup, round-trip drive time, and training; at least three hours of pay on any day the instructor teaches.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
