STEM Educator Internship (Fall 2026)

The Tech Interactive • San Jose, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The STEM Educator Intern plays an active role in delivering dynamic, hands-on learning experiences for diverse audiences. This volunteer position supports science labs, design challenges, and gallery facilitation while gaining practical experience in informal STEM education, youth engagement, and program facilitation. Interns develop teaching, communication, and operational skills in a fast-paced environment dedicated to inspiring curiosity and innovation. This is an unpaid learning opportunity designed to provide practical experience in the field.

Requirements

• Experience teaching or working with youth in formal or informal educational settings.
• Ability to communicate scientific and technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences with varying levels of prior knowledge.
• Comfort adapting to changing environments and audiences, including adjusting pace and content in real time.
• Must be currently pursuing a BA/BS in education, science, engineering, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hands-on, cooperative learning strategies strongly preferred.
• Multilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach hands-on science labs using provided lesson plans on topics including physics, chemistry, engineering, and design.
• Adapt instruction for different age groups and varied learning styles.
• Occasionally facilitate highly interactive experiences on the gallery floor.
• Prepare, maintain, and reset science lab classrooms and materials for daily programs, including cleaning, organizing, restocking supplies, and maintaining inventory.
• Facilitate positive group dynamics, collaboration, and student engagement.
• Participate in staff training, meetings, and team activities.

Benefits

• Gain practical experience in informal STEM education, youth engagement, and program facilitation.
• Develop teaching, communication, and operational skills.
• Opportunity to facilitate inclusive, design-based learning experiences.
• Apply effective communication skills in a dynamic, public-facing environment.
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and problem-solving skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern