What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor Academic Coaching & STEM position at Big Brainbox?
Benefits:
Big Brainbox is a Human Readiness Platform — an applied learning center specializing in integrated STEM and Academic competency development. We build confidence, capability, and readiness in students through an experiential methodology designed for real-world outcomes. Our standards are institutional, neurodiversity is our strength, our model is built for scale, and we hold STEM.org certification with a Best in STEM Top 5% designation.
THE ROLE
You'll independently lead afterschool and seasonal programs for K–12 students. At BBX, Instructors own their classroom — there is no lead teacher in the room with you. You'll receive structured onboarding, hands-on training, and a direct escalation line to BBX leadership when you need it.
If you thrive with autonomy and want to build real teaching experience fast, this is your role.
What You'll Do
BBX is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected attribute. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Join us and help redefine education for the next generation.
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
Big Brainbox is a Human Readiness Platform — an applied learning center specializing in integrated STEM and Academic competency development. We build confidence, capability, and readiness in students through an experiential methodology designed for real-world outcomes. Our standards are institutional, neurodiversity is our strength, our model is built for scale, and we hold STEM.org certification with a Best in STEM Top 5% designation.
THE ROLE
You'll independently lead afterschool and seasonal programs for K–12 students. At BBX, Instructors own their classroom — there is no lead teacher in the room with you. You'll receive structured onboarding, hands-on training, and a direct escalation line to BBX leadership when you need it.
If you thrive with autonomy and want to build real teaching experience fast, this is your role.
What You'll Do
- Lead STEM workshops including coding, robotics, and engineering for K–8 students
- Facilitate hands-on science activities in chemistry, biology, and applied STEM
- Deliver targeted tutoring in literacy, math, and STEM for K–12 students
- Support students with learning differences using positive reinforcement strategies
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, high-energy learning environment
- Handle classroom setup, materials, and basic inventory
- Communicate student updates to parents and caregivers as directed
- Attend team check-ins and required BBX training sessions
- High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's in Education, STEM, or related field preferred
- Prior experience in an educational setting required — tutoring centers (Kumon, Sylvan, etc.), STEM camps, learning academies, or afterschool programs qualify
- Understanding of Neurodiversity learning needs and support
- Comfortable managing a classroom independently
- Strong communicator with students, parents, and teammates
- Reliable, adaptable, and mission-aligned
- Familiarity with FLL, FTC, or robotics competitions is a strong plus
- Hands-on chemistry or biology project experience is a plus
- Flexible part-time schedule or a full time schedule
- Structured onboarding and ongoing support
- Access to cutting-edge STEM tools and curriculum
- Employee discounts through ADP
- A mission-driven team invested in your growth
BBX is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected attribute. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Join us and help redefine education for the next generation.
Salary : $13 - $16