Afterschool STEAM Instructor

Pay

$45-$65/session

Schedule

Part-time · On-site

Program

STEAM

Location

Redwood City, CA

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About the role

We're looking for a creative and hands-on STEAM Instructor to lead an engaging after-school enrichment program centered around invention, engineering, makerspace activities, and introductory circuitry. Through interactive design challenges and hands-on building projects, students will explore how things work by creating, testing, and improving their own inventions. Activities include basic circuits, engineering challenges, DIY maker projects, and collaborative problem-solving that encourage creativity, innovation, and critical thinking. This role is ideal for educators, makers, engineers, and STEAM enthusiasts who enjoy inspiring young learners through project-based learning. Responsibilities: Lead engaging hands-on STEAM lessons using provided curriculum. Facilitate maker projects, engineering challenges, and introductory circuitry activities. Guide students as they design, build, test, and improve their creations. Encourage creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Maintain a safe, organized, and positive classroom environment. Prepare lesson materials and activity supplies before each session. Communicate professionally with school staff and follow all site procedures. Schedule: Fall 2026 Afterschool Program (Aug 27 - Dec 17, 2026).

What we’re looking for

Experience working with elementary-aged students in group settings. Comfortable facilitating hands-on STEAM and maker-based activities. Strong communication and classroom management skills. Reliable, organized, proactive, and enthusiastic. Ability to lead structured, project-based learning experiences. Preferred: Background in engineering, STEM education, robotics, maker education, or a related field. Experience with basic electronics, circuitry, DIY maker projects, or engineering activities. Familiarity with project-based, inquiry-based, or design-thinking instructional approaches.