STEAM Instructor -AFTER SCHOOL
Job Description
Our growing technology education company seeks after school STEAM Instructors to teach Out of School time classes during the school year. Instructors load, transport, and setup laptops and other equipment at the host location, interact with parents and host staff, teach provided lesson plans, and create a fun and positive learning environment for students of varying ages, skill, and ability.
Essential Job Duties
The instructor will primarily teach GameBOT, which combines game coding and LEGO robotics but may be asked to teach other STEAM subjects.
Chaperon classes carefully to ensure all students are learning in a safe, constructive environment.
Provide daily written class reports to client and supervisor.
Transport, set-up, take down, and charge equipment before and after classes.
Ensure safe and appropriate use of equipment and supplies.
Essential Job Requirements
Must be able to lift at least 25lbs repetitively and load equipment in and out of vehicle and class locations.
Capable of light to moderate bending and lifting to set up class equipment, tables & chairs.
Must have own reliable transportation suitable for hauling equipment and valid driver’s license, and must be willing to travel throughout Cuyahoga County.
Successful background check required.
Must be available for one or more of the following:
School year Mon-Fri approx. 3:00-6:00pm at least 1 consistent day/week (i.e. Tuesdays)
School year Saturdays mornings and/or afternoons
Skills
2+ years’ teaching experience in school or non-traditional setting preferred.
Ability to work with students of varying ages, experience, and abilities.
Experience working with students on the autism spectrum preferred.
Dexterity at adapting to changing classroom situations.
Ability to build rapport with elementary and middle school students.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Demonstrable record of helping students achieve confidence and competence.
Compensation Range
Hourly rate starting at $20/hr
Commensurate with experience
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a background in youth development and the ability to adapt quickly to a diverse array of student needs and teaching environments. We’re looking for an instructor with experience teaching in the classroom or leading out-of-school-time learning for elementary and middle school students. The successful candidate will possess the strong classroom management, public speaking, and interpersonal skills necessary to create an interactive, fun learning environment for students of varying ages, experience, and abilities and to interact with parents and camp hosts in a professional and friendly manner. Experience working with Scratch, Alice, Python, HTML, JavaScript, LEGO WeDo, LEGO SPIKE, LEGO Mindstorms, Arduino, or other educational technology tools a plus. Experience working with students with autism and other special needs a plus.