After School STEM Instructor

Play-Well TEKnologies • Petaluma, CA

21h • $24 - $29 • 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 and given tools to develop creativity and problem-solving skills. Instructors manage classes, keep children safe and engaged, communicate with parents and clients, maintain assigned LEGO teaching kits, and follow company and facility procedures.

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 a minimum of three hours of pay.

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 and 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 knowledgeably, respectfully, and tactfully 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.
• Teach LEGO classes and camps introducing students to STEM concepts and supporting 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 employment.
• Health care benefits for employees who average 30 or more hours per week.
• Minimum of three hours of pay on any day an instructor teaches.
• Pay for all hours worked, including teaching, setup, round-trip drive time, and training.

What This Job Offers

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