After School STEM Instructor
About The Position
Play-Well is seeking smart, creative, dynamic instructors from all backgrounds to teach LEGO classes and camps. Students are introduced to STEM concepts and given tools to develop creativity and problem-solving skills. Instructors manage class sessions, help ensure children are safe, engaged, and having fun, and communicate respectfully with parents and clients. 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. Instructors are paid for all hours worked, including teaching, setup, round-trip drive time, and training. On any day an instructor teaches, they receive at least three hours of pay.
Requirements
- Reliable transportation.
- A secure location to store teaching materials.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs 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 instructional 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 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.
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.
- 401K after three months of hire.
- Health care benefits for employees who average 30 or more hours per week.
- At least three hours of pay on any day an instructor teaches.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
