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STEAM Instructor

STEAM Works
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STEAM Instructor for after school youth enrichment (LEGO Robotics)

STEAMworks ATX is hiring part-time instructors to help lead elementary after-school STEAM classes in the South and Central Austin area. Our programs use hands-on LEGO® robotics, engineering challenges, and beginner-friendly coding to help students build creativity, confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Students build and program robots using LEGO® Education robotics platforms designed for beginner learners. Instructors guide students through fun, hands-on projects that introduce engineering and technology concepts in an engaging way.

STEAMworks offers after-school classes during the academic year as well as camps and workshops at Austin-area locations.

🌐 Learn more about our programs: https://steamworksatx.net

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with kids, can lead a classroom and manage student behavior, and wants a flexible part-time schedule.

No robotics or coding experience is required. Our programs use beginner-friendly visual coding, and we provide training, equipment, and curriculum.

Previous teaching experience is helpful but not required. Instructors work alongside a partner teacher in small classes (around 14 students), creating a supportive environment while leading engaging lessons and activities.

Expected Responsibilities:

  • Lead elementary after-school STEAM classes and guide the flow of lessons
  • Guide students through hands-on robotics and engineering activities
  • Support students as they build and code beginner-friendly LEGO® robotics projects
  • Maintain a positive classroom environment and manage student behavior
  • Encourage creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving
  • Assist with setup, organization, and cleanup of equipment and materials
  • Represent STEAMworks professionally at schools, camps, and occasional events

Skills We’re Looking For:

  • Comfortable leading a classroom and managing a group of elementary-aged students
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Positive attitude and enthusiasm
  • Previous experience working with children (teaching, tutoring, camps, babysitting, childcare, coaching, etc.) is a plus
  • Reliability and professionalism
  • Willingness to learn new material and follow lesson plans
  • Interest in education, STEM, youth programs, or hands-on learning

Minimum Requirements:

  • Dependable and able to arrive on time to assigned school sites
  • Comfortable working with elementary-aged children
  • Able to travel to schools in the South or Central Austin area
  • Able to help lead active, hands-on classes
  • Open to learning STEAMworks curriculum and teaching methods

Schedule:

School Year (August–May)

  • After-school classes typically run between 2:30–4:40 PM
  • Many programs meet for about 1 hour and 20 minutes once per week, depending on the school
  • Around 10 hours per week will be available depending on instructor availability and school assignments

Availability

  • Even if you are only available a few days per week, we encourage you to apply
  • We are hiring instructors for multiple school sites and continuing to expand our programs

Summer (June–July)

  • Optional opportunities may be available through weekly summer camps and occasional events
  • Camps typically run around 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Summer hours are not guaranteed and depend on camp enrollment and staffing needs

Why Work With STEAM Works:

  • Flexible part-time schedule
  • Hands-on experience teaching robotics and STEAM
  • Small class sizes and supportive teaching teams
  • Great experience for those interested in education, STEM, youth programs, or working with kids
  • Opportunity to inspire the next generation of builders, engineers, and creative problem-solvers