About this role
STEM Enrichment Instructor
About Brains and Motion Education:
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to work with children and create a positive, active school-day experience? Join Brains & Motion Education (BAM!), where we bring engaging enrichment, sports, STEM, and arts programs to schools and communities.
At BAM!, we believe learning should be active, meaningful, and fun. Our programs give students opportunities to build confidence, develop new skills, and connect with their peers in a safe and supportive environment.
We specialize in innovative STEM, Arts, and Sports enrichment programs that have inspired over 100,000 students and impacted more than 1,000 schools. Whether its robotics, creative arts, or physical fitness, our mission is simple: to equip kids with the tools to thrive through quality enrichment programs, sports programs or guided recess.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, consider joining us in shaping the future of learning. Apply today!
About the Role
As a STEM Instructor, you will lead engaging after-school enrichment classes for students in grades K-8. You'll introduce students to exciting STEM concepts through hands-on activities, projects, experiments, and interactive lessons that encourage curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Our STEM programs may include coding, robotics, mathematics, science explorations, game design, and other hands-on STEM activities. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to share their passion for STEM in a fun and supportive learning environment.
What You'll Do:
- Inspire Curiosity: Lead engaging, hands-on STEM activities that encourage students to explore, ask questions, and think creatively.
- Teach STEM Concepts: Introduce students to age-appropriate STEM concepts, from foundational skills to more advanced topics, based on the program and student needs.
- Explore Technology: Teach and support STEM programs that may include Python, Scratch, robotics, LEGO robotics, game design, mathematics, science explorations, and more.
- Encourage Problem-Solving: Help students develop critical-thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills through projects and interactive activities.
- Create a Positive Environment: Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom where students feel comfortable experimenting, asking questions, and learning from mistakes.
- Teach with Flexibility: Follow BAM! curriculum while adapting activities and instruction to meet the needs and learning styles of different student groups.
- Manage the Classroom: Maintain a safe, organized, and positive learning environment while effectively managing student behavior.
- Be a Positive Role Model: Encourage curiosity, confidence, collaboration, and a love of learning throughout each class.
What We're Looking For:
- 1–2 years of experience or demonstrated knowledge in STEM subjects preferred.
- A genuine interest in teaching and mentoring children.
- Previous teaching, coaching, tutoring, camp, or youth-program experience is a plus.
- 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.
- Must possess a current, government issued photo identification, such as a valid drivers license or state ID, and have dependable transportation to travel to assigned program locations as needed.
- 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.
Details:
- Position: STEM Instructor
- Pay: $36.00 per hour
- Estimated Start Date: September 24, 2026
- Expected End Date: December 3, 2026
- Schedule: Monday through Friday (except Wednesday), 2:25 PM to 3:40 PM
- Job Type: Part-time, Seasonal
Brains and Motion Education is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state or local law.