After School STEM Instructor

Company: Play-Well TEKnologies
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: January 16, 2023

Job Description:

Do you like working with children? How about playing with LEGO? Would you like to use a ridiculous amount of LEGO materials to teach kids how the world works? If so, then this may be your dream job!We are looking for smart, creative, dynamic instructors from all backgrounds to teach LEGO classes and camps where students are introduced to a range of STEM concepts while being given the tools to unlock their creativity and their problem-solving skills.Schedule:School Year: M-F afternoons, part-time, flexible, occasional weekend hoursSummer: M-F, half-day and full-day camps, typically between 9am and 4pm, plus setup/breakdownCompensation: Instructors are paid for all hours worked, including teaching, setup, round trip drive time, and training. Also, any day that you teach, you receive AT MINIMUM 3 hours of pay.Starting pay is $22 per hour, with the potential to earn up to $27.50 per hour after continued years of employment.VACCINATION POLICY-All current and future employees who will be teaching or attending in-person programs must provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19.If you are a new applicant and have not been vaccinated yet, upon hiring we require a proof of vaccination appointment.Serves as a representative of Play-Well in a positive and professional manner.Completes all training programs as required by the Area Manager.Understands the curriculum and concepts thoroughly to be able to provide value to participants with diverse abilities and interests.Manages each class session, ensuring the children are safe, engaged, and having fun.Communicates with parents and clients in a knowledgeable, respectful and tactful manner to address questions or concerns.Adheres to all Play-Well and facility safety procedures and procedures for supervision and release of children.Care, safekeeping, and upkeep of assigned LEGO teaching kit(s).Responds quickly to communications from management, whether by phone, text, email or mail.Regularly communicates with Area Manager with questions, concerns and updates.Education / Experience / RequirementsWork history varies. Teaching/Instruction experience is preferred.Reliable transportation a must; secure location to store teaching materials.Lift up to 40 lbs to store and transport materials; bending, stooping and crawling with children during class instruction.Must pass all background checks as a condition of employment.

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