Instructor, Introduction to Engineering (Austin)
About The Position
Circuit Stream is hiring an engineering practitioner, educator, or advanced engineering student to teach teenagers ages 13–17 through its provided Introduction to Engineering curriculum. The instructor will bring engineering to life through hands-on challenges, discussions, and project work, making technical concepts accessible and helping each student progress toward course learning objectives. The role is delivered in person at St. Edwards University. Teaching is scheduled for July 12–23, 2027, from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The instructor receives required onboarding and training when hired, plus an additional 2–3 hours in June before courses begin. A background check is required before working with youth learners. Compensation is USD 1,650 per week.
Requirements
- Genuinely enjoy working with teenagers and know how to keep a group engaged, participating, and excited to learn.
- Have professional, academic, or substantial project experience in engineering, engineering technology, or a related STEM field.
- Have a completed or in-progress degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a related STEM discipline.
- Have strong communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to make technical concepts clear and approachable for beginners.
- Be dependable, prepared, receptive to feedback, and comfortable taking responsibility for student behavior and safety.
- Be available to teach on weekdays during the summer for all listed course dates.
Nice To Haves
- Teaching, tutoring, mentoring, coaching, camp, or youth-program experience.
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 ensure 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, helping maintain engagement, appropriate behavior, and safety.
Benefits
- Complete curriculum, lesson resources, activities, instructor training, and support from Circuit Stream’s Education team.
- A community of instructors and educators to connect with and learn from.
- An opportunity to strengthen teaching and mentorship skills while making a visible impact on students.
- Compensation of USD 1,650 per week.
