Instructor, Introduction to Engineering (Houston)

Circuit Stream Online Programs • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Circuit Stream is hiring an engineering practitioner, educator, or advanced engineering student to teach its provided Introduction to Engineering curriculum to students ages 13–17 in person at the University of Houston. The instructor will make lessons, activities, and project work engaging, accessible, and memorable while helping students meet course learning objectives.

Teaching dates and hours are June 7–18, 2027, and July 12–23, 2027, from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. each weekday. The role includes required instructor training and onboarding when hired, plus an additional 2–3 hours of training in June before courses begin. A background check is required before working with youth learners. Compensation is USD 1,500–1,650 per week.

Requirements

• Professional, academic, or substantial project experience in engineering, engineering technology, or a related STEM field.
• A completed or in-progress degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a related STEM discipline.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to make technical concepts clear and approachable for beginners.
• Enjoyment of working with teenagers and ability to keep a group engaged, participating, and excited to learn.
• Dependability, preparation, receptiveness to feedback, and comfort taking responsibility for student behavior and safety.
• Availability to teach on weekdays for all listed summer course dates.
• Ability to actively facilitate learning, enforce classroom expectations, supervise students, and maintain a safe learning environment.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching, tutoring, mentoring, coaching, camp, or youth-program experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Circuit Stream’s provided Introduction to Engineering curriculum with energy, clarity, and strong classroom facilitation.
• Guide students through hands-on activities and projects, explain engineering concepts in beginner-friendly ways, and help learners meet course learning objectives.
• Create an inclusive, positive classroom environment and use appropriate behavior-management techniques to reinforce expectations, rules, and safety requirements.
• Monitor student understanding, provide helpful feedback and support, and communicate concerns or learner needs to the Circuit Stream team.
• Supervise students during scheduled indoor and outdoor activities outside classroom instruction each day, maintaining engagement, appropriate behavior, and safety.
• Participate in required instructor training and onboarding, including additional training in June before courses begin.

Benefits

• Complete curriculum, lesson resources, activities, instructor training, and support from Circuit Stream’s Education team.
• Opportunity to connect with and learn from a community of instructors and educators.
• Opportunity to strengthen teaching and mentorship skills while making a visible impact on students.
• Opportunity to introduce teenagers to engineering and help them explore future academic and career paths.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level