Lead Teacher

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Location: SF Bay Area
Compensation: Starting at $42,000+, depending on experience
Benefits: Flexible schedule (outside of regular class commitments), Paid time off

About Kidizens

At Kidizens, we empower future leaders—one city at a time. Our innovative, project-based educational program uses LEGO city-building framework to teach children ages 6 to 12 about government, economics, problem-solving, and civic responsibility.

We believe learning should be hands-on, imaginative, and meaningful. Through collaborative city-building projects, kids develop critical thinking, leadership, and social-emotional skills that prepare them for the real world.

Are you passionate about working with children in a creative and educational setting? Do you thrive in a dynamic, project-based learning environment filled with LEGOs and big ideas?

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Lead Teacher to facilitate our after-school and homeschool programs across various Bay Area locations (San Mateo, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, San Jose). As a Lead Teacher at Kidizens, you'll guide students through engaging civic, economic, and leadership lessons while they build their own LEGO cities. You’ll act as a mentor, moderator, and creative collaborator—helping young learners think critically and make socially responsible decisions.

• Guide students (ages 6–11) through collaborative LEGO city-building projects
• Foster a fun, creative, and respectful classroom environment
• Manage classroom behavior and ensure student safety
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents, team members, and school partners
• Assist with marketing, community outreach, and curriculum development as needed
• Represent Kidizens professionally and enthusiastically in the community

• Facilitate engaging, project-based lessons using Kidizens’ curriculum
• Guide students (ages 6–11) through collaborative LEGO city-building projects
• Foster a fun, creative, and respectful classroom environment
• Manage classroom behavior and ensure student safety
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents, team members, and school partners
• Assist with marketing, community outreach, and curriculum development as needed
• Represent Kidizens professionally and enthusiastically in the community

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (or currently pursuing one) in Education or a related field
• Experience working with children in a classroom, camp, or enrichment setting
• Strong classroom and behavior management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Basic proficiency with technology
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Preferred:

• Associate degree holders with strong experience will also be considered
• Passion for civics, leadership, and hands-on learning
• Experience with social-emotional learning (SEL) or project-based curriculum
• Creative, flexible, energetic, and positive personality

• Educators and aspiring teachers
• Policy-minded professionals interested in civic education
• College students or recent graduates seeking meaningful experience in education
• Anyone passionate about inspiring young learners through creativity, leadership, and play

• Make a real impact:
  Help shape the next generation of civic-minded leaders
• Work creatively:
  Use LEGO bricks as a teaching tool to build engagement and imagination
• Grow professionally:
  Gain valuable experience with a unique educational model
• Enjoy flexibility:
  Customize your schedule outside of set class times

Interested? Apply now - email us at  and help us bring civic learning to life—one LEGO city at a time!