STEM Enrichment Instructor

BRAINS AND MOTION EDUCATION • Santa Monica, CA

4d • $32 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Brains & Motion Education (BAM!) provides enrichment, sports, STEM, and arts programs to schools and communities. The organization describes its programs as active, meaningful, and fun, designed to help students build confidence, develop skills, and connect with peers in a safe and supportive environment.

The STEM Instructor leads engaging after-school enrichment classes for students in grades K–8. The instructor introduces STEM concepts through hands-on activities, projects, experiments, and interactive lessons that encourage curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. Programs may include coding, robotics, mathematics, science explorations, game design, and other hands-on STEM activities.

This is a part-time, seasonal position based in Santa Monica, California. The schedule is Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:45 PM to 6:10 PM PST. The wage is $32 per hour, and the listed start date is September 28, 2026.

Requirements

• A genuine interest in teaching and mentoring children.
• Ability to confidently engage and manage groups of students in grades K–8.
• Strong communication, patience, and positive classroom-management skills.
• Passion for STEM, technology, science, mathematics, coding, robotics, or related fields.
• Ability to lead hands-on, interactive, and age-appropriate activities.
• Reliable transportation to the assigned school location.
• Current government-issued photo identification, such as a valid driver's license or state ID.
• Ability to successfully complete a required criminal background check.
• Willingness to complete required training.
• Ability to lift and carry approximately 20–50 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of experience or demonstrated knowledge in STEM subjects is preferred.
• Previous teaching, coaching, tutoring, camp, or youth-program experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging, hands-on STEM activities that encourage students to explore, ask questions, and think creatively.
• Introduce age-appropriate STEM concepts, from foundational skills to more advanced topics, based on the program and student needs.
• Teach and support STEM programs that may include Python, Scratch, robotics, LEGO robotics, game design, mathematics, and science explorations.
• Help students develop critical-thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills through projects and interactive activities.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom where students feel comfortable experimenting, asking questions, and learning from mistakes.
• Follow BAM! curriculum while adapting activities and instruction to meet the needs and learning styles of different student groups.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and positive learning environment while effectively managing student behavior.
• Encourage curiosity, confidence, collaboration, and a love of learning throughout each class.

What This Job Offers

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