Location: Multnomah County, Clackamas County, Washington County. Instructor must be willing and able to travel to Marion County.

Job Type: Independent Contractor--Part-Time with Additional Seasonal Work (Flexible Hours). We are currently hiring for seasonal summer instructors.

• During school breaks (spring, winter, summer): Options to teach half and full-day week-long camps during school breaks, between 9 AM- 4 PM. This is a great option for teachers looking for additional work.
• During the school year, this role is part-time, about 2-5 hours a week, and we're happy to work with your schedule as much as we can. It's a great job for teacher's aides, retirees, students, and people with morning shifts at other jobs.
• During the school year, instructors teach in the afternoon. Most classes start between 2:30 and 3:30 PM and run for 60-90 minutes. Instructors choose how many days per week they want to work.

Compensation: $30 per hour

• Any day you teach, you will be paid for A MINIMUM of two hours, with periodic raises for returning instructors.
• Opportunity for higher pay is available depending on your experience, licenses, and certifications.

About Us:

Journey to STEAM is dedicated to inspiring young minds through engaging LEGO STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) programs. Our mission is to foster a love for learning that transcends traditional education and empowers learners to explore, innovate, and dream big.

Job Description:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative LEGO Instructor to join our team and deliver hands-on educational programs for students in grades K-5. As a LEGO Instructor, you will be responsible for creating an exciting and interactive learning environment that ignites curiosity and encourages exploration. Using provided lesson plans, you will guide students in a variety of LEGO activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dive deep into the curriculum and concepts, ensuring everyone, no matter their abilities or interests, gains value from the experience.
• Lead each class with a touch of magic, making sure every child is not just safe but also engaged and having a blast.
• Keep the lines of communication open, knowledgeable, and friendly with parents and clients, addressing questions and concerns with respect.
• Stick to Journey to STEAM and facility safety procedures, plus guidelines for supervising and releasing children.
• Take charge of the care and safekeeping of your LEGO teaching kit(s) and all other assigned materials, ensuring they're always ready for action.
• Be responsive and attentive when management reaches out, whether it's through phone, text, email, or good old-fashioned mail.
• Maintain a steady flow of communication with the Lead Instructor, sharing updates, asking questions, and ensuring everyone's on the same page.
• Be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs

Qualifications:

• Have an engaging & outgoing personality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Creativity and the ability to adapt teaching methods to different learning styles
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• A reliable vehicle and valid driver's license
• Some experience with managing and educating groups of children (Teacher, classroom aide, camp counselor, summer school teacher, etc.)
• Availability during programming hours (2:30-4:30 PM) two or more days each week and be willing to travel to multiple nearby schools/locations AND/OR Availability to teach at least four weeks of school breaks per calendar year
• All employees will be subject to DOJ/FBI criminal background checks(required) that must come back clear.
• Some college experience preferred; Education majors a plus.

Additional Information:

• Instructors should be prepared to travel to camp locations throughout our service area.
• This is an independent contractor position with the possibility of becoming a part-time employee over time.
• Journey to STEAM is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
• Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade

Schedule:

• After school
• Choose your own hours
• Evening shift

School subjects:

• Science
• Visual & Performing Arts

Work Location: In person