STEM Instructor

Job Description

Job Title: STEM Instructor Pay per hour: $16.00-$20.00
Department:
Programming Classification:
Regular, part-time
Reporting:
Club Director

Location:

Clubhouse FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt, Hourly
Summary: The STEM Instructor is responsible for creating an engaging, hands-on learning environment that inspires curiosity and develops STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) skills among youth in grades 6–8. Through project-based learning, experiments, engineering challenges, coding activities, robotics, and technology exploration, the instructor helps members build confidence, creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking skills while fostering a lifelong interest in STEM careers.
The STEM Instructor serves as a positive mentor who encourages innovation, problem-solving, collaboration, and perseverance through engaging daily programming that aligns with Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo's mission of preparing youth for future success.
Part-time hours are 2:30pm-6:30pm, Monday-Friday, during the school year are from 12:00pm-5:00pm, Monday-Friday, at all clubs during the summer break.

• Plan and facilitate engaging STEM programming for middle school youth each day.
• Lead hands-on experiments, engineering design challenges, coding activities, robotics, maker projects, and technology exploration.
• Facilitate at least one structured STEM lesson or project daily.
• Conduct weekly STEM clubs focused on topics such as:
  • Robotics
  • Coding & Computer Science
  • Engineering Design
  • Environmental Science
  • Digital Media
  • 3D Design & Printing
  • Electronics & Circuits
• Incorporate teamwork, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking into all activities.
• Utilize inquiry-based and project-based learning strategies.
• Integrate educational technology and digital learning tools into programming.
• Prepare members for STEM competitions, showcases, or community exhibitions when applicable.
• Promote STEM career awareness by introducing youth to careers in science, engineering, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and skilled trades.
• Differentiate instruction to meet varying learning styles and skill levels.
• Create an inclusive environment where every member feels welcomed and encouraged to participate.

• Supervised free play.
• At least two tournaments or contests each day.
• Low-organized “for fun” activities daily.
• At least one STEM educational contest each day.
• At least one group club which meets weekly.
• To conduct the motivational contest daily as provided in the program prescription.
• To provide at least one activity sheet daily.
• Comply with basic program components as explained in Instructor Training Outline (attached).
• Integrate the use of the computer(s) into group clubs programming (Journalism Club and Homework Help Club) and allow for free-time use of computers by members.

• Maintain attractive up-to-date bulletin boards and displays, including a display of weekly program and member-of-the-month.
• Secure areas at all times when STEM room is not open.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and request additional supplies as needed.
• Supervise hallways and area adjacent to STEM room.
• Clean and secure room at the end of each day.

• A bachelor’s Degree in the STEM field or pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university within the STEM field is preferred, providing the STEM Instructor with skills to motivate, develop, and manage children in an informal educational setting.
• Knowledge or background in the STEM field and programming
• Broad-based product knowledge of personal computer application software:
  Including Microsoft Office, Front Page, Internet Explorer, and educational game software.
• Effective presentation skills - Ability to present STEM instruction in an…