Coding /STEAM Instructor

Are you a tinkerer? Do you enjoy taking things apart and then putting them back together? How about using the latest technologies and real world equipment to teach kids how the world works? If so, then this may be your dream job!

Guild Hall Studios (http://www.guildhalllearning.com) is an educational makerspace that introduces children and teens ages 8-18 to STEM and real world job concepts using readily available, easy to learn, yet powerful tools and components.

We are hiring additional smart, creative, dynamic coding and engineering instructors to deliver our one of a kind program to students in Woburn, MA and throughout the Boston area. This part-time position includes teaching programs during after school hours (4pm-7pm) with weekday mornings and weekends throughout the year, and full day camp programs during the summer.

Buckle up – this is hard work! At Guild Hall every kid and every project is unique. You'll be in charge of leading excited kids through challenging projects using, managing classroom conflicts, constantly learning and collaborating with other instructors. – this will be the toughest job you’ll ever love!

REQUIREMENTS:

Flexible schedule: availability during weekday afternoons and some weekends a must during school year, full weekdays during summer months are available as well.

Experience and passion for teaching teenage students in an energized maker classroom or summer camp setting.

STEM related coursework, experience with Unity 3D, arduino, Raspberry Pi and other technologies interest and/or experience a plus!

Pre-employment background check is required.

This is a part-time hourly position, 15 – 20 hours/week (30 – 40 hours/week possible with experience).

The successful Guild Hall Instructor has…

Passion for kids and ability to quickly develop good rapport with children while maintaining discipline, and directing the design and building experience.

Comfortable organizing and leading students with multiple simultaneous projects and individual needs.

Understanding of basic scientific and engineering principles; love of problem solving – makers and tinkerers encouraged to apply!

An inquisitive, fun-loving personality. We like people who are curious about how things work and are willing to “nerd out” with kids.

WHO WE ARE:

At Guild Hall Studios, students are immersed into our classes and exercise their innate gift for making. They come away understanding engineering, coding, design, and crafting. The experience boosts their confidence, creativity and ability to collaborate while also giving them real experience with real world tools around the areas of circuitry, crafting/woodworking, coding, and design.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person