After School STEM Instructor
About The Position
Play-Well is seeking creative, dynamic instructors to teach LEGO classes and camps that introduce children to STEM concepts and encourage creativity and problem-solving. Instructors manage sessions for children with diverse abilities and interests, ensuring they are safe, engaged, and having fun. The role includes training, class preparation and breakdown, transporting and caring for teaching materials, and communication with parents, clients, and management. During the school year, the schedule is Monday through Friday afternoons and is 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. Instructors are paid for all hours worked, including teaching, setup, round-trip drive time, and training; each teaching day includes at least three hours of pay.
Requirements
- Reliable transportation.
- A secure location to store teaching materials.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and to bend, stoop, and crawl with children during 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 required training programs.
- Understand the curriculum and concepts thoroughly to provide value to participants with diverse abilities and interests.
- Manage each class session and ensure children are safe, engaged, and having fun.
- Communicate knowledgeably, respectfully, and tactfully with parents and clients 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.
- Communicate regularly with the Area Manager with questions, concerns, and updates.
- Transport teaching materials and provide a secure location for their storage.
Benefits
- Pay for all hours worked, including teaching, setup, round-trip drive time, and training.
- At least three hours of pay on any day worked teaching.
- Drive time.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
