After School STEM Instructor

Play-Well TEKnologies • Hillsboro, OR

3d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Play-Well is seeking smart, creative, dynamic instructors from all backgrounds to teach LEGO classes and camps. Students are introduced to a range of STEM concepts while developing creativity and problem-solving skills. Instructors manage classes, help ensure children are safe, engaged, and having fun, and communicate with parents, clients, and management. The role includes teaching, setup and breakdown, training, and driving between locations. Instructors are paid for all hours worked, including round-trip drive time, and receive at least three hours of pay for any day they teach.

During the school year, the schedule is Monday through Friday afternoons, part-time and flexible, with occasional weekend hours. Summer work includes 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 Portland, Oregon.

Requirements

• Reliable transportation.
• A secure location to store teaching materials.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds to store and transport materials.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and crawl with children during class instruction.
• Must pass all background checks as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching or instruction experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent Play-Well in a positive and professional manner.
• Complete training programs as required by the Area Manager.
• Understand the curriculum and concepts thoroughly to provide value to 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 supervising and releasing 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.
• Teach LEGO classes and camps that introduce students to STEM concepts and encourage creativity and problem-solving.

Benefits

• Drive time is paid.
• 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.
• All hours worked, including teaching, setup, round-trip drive time, and training, are paid.
• At least three hours of pay for any day worked teaching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed