Learn & Play S.T.E.A.M Edutainer

The Game Room Club•Lanham, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Game Room Club is seeking a passionate, resourceful, and technically knowledgeable Edutainer to join its educational team. Edutainers combine STEAM knowledge, curiosity, and enthusiasm to deliver engaging educational experiences through the company’s Learn & Play programs, which partner with schools and community organizations to provide hands-on enrichment in areas such as robotics, engineering, biology, electronics, gaming, and coding. This full-time position primarily involves facilitating interactive STEAM enrichment programs for K–12 scholars at partner schools. The Edutainer may also support curriculum development, lesson preparation, and exploration of educational technologies. The role requires a strong foundation in at least one STEAM discipline, broad scientific and technological literacy, and the ability to learn unfamiliar concepts quickly. The position is performed in person at assigned partner schools throughout the Maryland/DC metropolitan area. The Edutainer prepares and manages instructional materials and equipment, travels to school sites, and works with scholars, educators, administrators, and colleagues. Daytime availability is required, with some evenings or weekends as programming requires. Applicable background checks, fingerprinting, and school-system clearances must be completed.

Requirements

Strong academic or practical knowledge of at least one STEAM discipline and the ability to understand concepts across multiple fields.
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to explain technical information clearly.
Strong analytical thinking, resourcefulness, and independent problem-solving skills.
Genuine enthusiasm for science, technology, experimentation, and lifelong learning.
Ability to work in person at assigned partner schools throughout the Maryland/DC metropolitan area.
Ability to transport, set up, and manage instructional materials and equipment, with reasonable accommodations as appropriate.
Ability to complete applicable background checks, fingerprinting, and school-system clearance requirements.
Availability during daytime school hours and some evenings or weekends as programming requires.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or higher degree in biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, mathematics, computer science, or another STEAM-related discipline.
Experience or personal interest in robotics, gaming, electronics, coding, 3D printing, or maker technologies.
Affinity for nerd culture, including anime, comic books, and science fiction.
Creativity and enthusiasm for hands-on learning.
Comfort working with children and young adults.
Adaptability in dynamic educational environments.
Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from others.
Previous classroom teaching experience is welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, hands-on STEAM enrichment experiences to K–12 scholars at partner schools.
Explain scientific, mathematical, and technical concepts in clear, age-appropriate language.
Facilitate interactive activities in disciplines including chemistry, robotics, coding, engineering, biology, physics, and electronics.
Encourage curiosity, experimentation, critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Adapt instruction to different ages, abilities, and learning styles.
Develop a working understanding of scientific principles underlying assigned lessons and activities.
Learn new technologies, equipment, and scientific concepts quickly and independently.
Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain instructional equipment and materials.
Apply creative problem-solving when technical challenges arise during programs.
Research unfamiliar concepts to support accurate and engaging instruction.
Collaborate with the Chief Learning Officer and educational team to refine lessons and develop new activities.
Contribute scientific and technical expertise to curriculum development.
Explore educational applications of gaming, robotics, 3D printing, coding, and emerging technologies.
Support alignment of educational activities with relevant academic standards and learning objectives.
Prepare, organize, transport, and maintain instructional materials and equipment.
Travel to assigned school sites throughout the service area.
Maintain a professional, positive, and engaging presence with scholars, teachers, administrators, and team members.
Follow company procedures and school safety requirements.
Collaborate with fellow Edutainers to support consistent, high-quality program delivery.