Job Description

What is Steamoji?

Steamoji is a maker academy that complements and enriches children's school studies by exposing them to new technologies in fabrication, physical computing, engineering and digital arts while teaching them Steamoji soft-skills, such as design thinking, a growth mindset and entrepreneurship. With these foundational skills, students are then challenged with problems and encouraged to imagine, create, share and then improve their own solutions. For more information about the Steamoji(TM) brand, and how we help prepare children for the 21st-century careers of their future, visit steamoji.com.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a friendly and energetic facilitator to assist apprentices in their Steamoji missions, inspire confidence and enthusiasm in STEM subjects, and provide a safe and fun atmosphere for children to experiment and develop a growth mindset.

Are you experienced in working with children? Do you enjoy teaching and building problem solving skills in young engineering minds? Have you mentored youth? This could be the role for you.

Responsibilities:

Assist with the deployment of the Steamoji curriculum Contribute to company culture and Steamoji core values Review instructional videos before each session Work with 4-6 student apprentices (ages 5-14) to complete missions Assist and guide apprentices during the making process of Steamoji projects Assist apprentices with tools and equipment and ensure safety in the process Create and share video artifacts and provide feedback to parents

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a

friendly, energetic, and reliable Facilitator

who is passionate about working with children and helping them explore STEM subjects in a fun, hands-on learning environment.

The ideal candidate:

Has experience working with children aged

5-14

Can effectively manage a classroom of up to

10 students

Brings enthusiasm, patience, and creativity to every session Can

commit to at least 5 hours per week

Is passionate about teaching and fostering a love of learning

Qualifications

Experience working with children (ages 5-14) in a classroom, camp, or similar setting Strong classroom management and communication skills Energetic, patient, and enthusiastic personality Basic understanding of (or interest in learning) technology, coding, and maker tools Working towards a Degree/Diploma, or Recent Graduates Team-oriented and dependable
Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $17.60 per hour

Expected hours: 5 - 15 per week

Application question(s):

Have you ever led or managed a group of children (e.g., in a classroom, camp, or program setting), How many at once, and how did you manage them? Are you available to work a minimum of 5 hours per week, including evenings or weekends? Why are you interested in working with Steamoji and teaching STEM to children?
Work Location: In person