Engineering for Kids of Vancouver Island Looking for S.T.E.M Instructor (Hands-on Engineering, Minecraft, Robotics) at Victoria, BC Full Time

Perks/ benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid hands-on training
• 4% vacation pay
• Opportunity to move into a full-time camp leader position during spring and summer break
• An awesome team of people to work with!

Company Overview:Children have a natural curiosity that lends itself to science, technology, math, and engineering. At Engineering For Kids, we inspire kids ages 4 to 14 to build on their innate desire for answers by exploring engineering concepts in a fun, hands-on way. We offer afterschool programs, evening and weekend classes, camps, birthday parties, and special events designed to present kids with challenging yet accessible engineering activities from which they can learn and grow. Our programming is delivered throughout Greater Victoria, Sooke, and Sidney. We provide everything you need to successfully lead classes including supplies, equipment and foundational curriculum. While much of our curriculum is planned we love when instructors bring their own passions, expertise and creative ideas to their classes! Primary Responsibilities:Include, but are not limited to:

• Travel to locations and work alongside a co-leader to deliver curriculum
• Provide appropriate instruction that considers the unique abilities of every student
• Encourage student involvement and engagement
• Assisting students on an individual basis
• Create and maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all
• Act as a role model for students
• Be professional, courteous and approachable to students, parents, and staff
• Follow policies around creating an inclusive environment, safety procedures, dress code, and other policies

Secondary Responsibilities, may include:

• Packing materials and transporting these to and from the class locations
• Providing feedback on curriculum

You are someone who:

• Has worked with children (large groups)
• Can break down and explain challenging concepts in a way that children can relate
• Has experience in the service industry and understands the importance of customer service
• Can communicate clearly and concisely and enjoys speaking in front of groups of children
• Can think on your feet and find solutions to every day camp issues or challenges
• Has a real interest in S.T.E.M fields – particularly: engineering, robotics, coding, Minecraft
• Has a real interest in teaching through hands-on play and activities

Must have/Be willing to obtain:

• Emergency first aid and CPR C
• Clean police check to work with children (within last 4 months)
• Vehicle to travel to location. You may be required to pick up/ return equipment and supplies to our home-base in East Saanich.