STEM Program Coordinator

AREA COORDINATOR – STEM ENCOUNTERS

Greenville, NC | Immediate Opening | Year-Round Position

Inspire the Next Generation Through Hands-On STEM Learning

STEM Encounters is seeking an energetic, organized, and creative Area Coordinator to help lead one of our classrooms. This is far more than a childcare position—we're looking for someone who can create an exciting environment where children genuinely love learning through science, engineering, technology, and hands-on exploration.

Schedule

• Immediate opening
• Year-round employment
• Summer Camp transitions directly into our After School Program
• Approximately 30–40 hours per week
• Typical shifts are 7–8 hours
• Hours may fall anytime between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM
• Some days may begin as early as 6:45 AM or end as late as 6:30 PM depending on programming

Compensation

• Starting pay: $13.00–$25.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications
• Paid training provided

Monthly Bonus Opportunities

Earn five separate monthly bonuses worth $25–$100 each, for a total monthly bonus potential of $125–$500, based on measurable performance standards.

Bonuses include:

• Perfect Attendance
• Enrollment Growth & Retention
• Curriculum Excellence
• Administrative Accuracy (Accounts Receivable & Payable)
• Facility Excellence

Facility Excellence requires maintaining exceptionally high cleaning standards including:

• Spotless classrooms
• Clean windows
• Vacuumed floors
• Dust-free shelves, corners, and furniture
• Sanitized sinks and bathrooms
• Organized materials
• Overall presentation that consistently exceeds expectations

Responsibilities

• Create a positive classroom atmosphere from opening until closing
• Build outstanding relationships with parents, students, coworkers, and directors
• Lead exciting STEM activities and curriculum
• Keep students engaged, curious, and excited to learn
• Maintain classroom organization and cleanliness
• Transport children safely in company passenger vans
• Pick up students from local schools
• Drive students to field trips
• Train and mentor staff in transportation and classroom procedures
• Assist with enrollment retention through exceptional customer service
• Maintain administrative accuracy when assigned

What We're Looking For

This is not a babysitting position.

We're looking for someone who:

• Loves working with children
• Has a naturally positive personality
• Is creative and energetic
• Can keep children engaged through hands-on learning
• Thinks outside the box
• Enjoys building, experimenting, engineering, and problem-solving
• Is dependable and organized

If you're uncomfortable leading exciting STEM projects or keeping groups of children actively engaged through hands-on learning, this position will likely not be a good fit.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Clean driving record
• Able to pass background screening
• Comfortable driving passenger vans
• Excellent communication skills
• Professional appearance
• Team player
• Able to lift classroom supplies and equipment
• Reliable transportation

Training & Probation

This position includes a six-week probationary training period.

During the first six weeks:

• No days off may be scheduled
• Performance will be evaluated regularly
• Continued employment depends upon successful completion of training

Hiring Timeline

• Interviews: July 20–21
• Hiring & Training: July 22–24
• Immediate start

Pay: $13.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $25