Lead Teacher

Kidizens is an innovative educational program that encourages collaborative and guided discovery of real-world concepts through LEGO building. The program provides a highly immersive, experiential learning environment for elementary and middle school students, nurturing their creative confidence, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. With programs offered across the Bay Area, Kidizens combines experiential learning with lessons in civics, history, and real-life scenarios to create a fun and engaging LEGO building environment.

Students learn important skills such as problem-solving, decision making, conflict resolution, public speaking, and leadership through designing, building, and governing interactive LEGO cities.

Role

Description:

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.

The Role: LEGO City Class Instructor

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 (Los Altos, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale). 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

Required:

• 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
• Creative, flexible, energetic, and positive personality

Preferred:

• Associate degree holders with strong experience
• Bachelor’s degree (or currently pursuing one) in Education or a related field
• Passion for civics and government education
• Experience with social-emotional learning (SEL) or project-based curriculum

Who Should Apply?

We welcome applications from:

• Aspiring teachers & educators
• Ambitious College Students
• Recent graduates seeking meaningful experience in education
• Anyone passionate about inspiring young learners through creativity, leadership, and play

Why Work at Kidizens?

• 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

Compensation:

• Starting at $20/hr, depending on experience (Part Time), starting at $42,000 a year (Full Time)

Benefits:
Flexible schedule (outside of regular class commitments), Paid time off