After School STEAM Instructor - Snapology

After-School STEAM Instructor Snapology of Harvard, MA Pay Lead Instructor: $30/hour Assistant Instructor: $20/hour About The Role Snapology of Harvard is hiring enthusiastic, reliable, and engaging Lead and Assistant STEAM Instructors for our Fall 2026 programs. Classes begin in late September and early October and take place at schools and community locations throughout the area. Our programs give children the opportunity to explore robotics, engineering, LEGO® building, coding, science, and technology through fun, hands-on activities. We are looking for instructors who can make a consistent commitment to a weekly class series. Children benefit from having a familiar, trusted adult leading their class each week, so instructors are expected to stay with their assigned course through the end of the session. Bonuses will be available to instructors who successfully complete the full series assigned to them. Fall 2026 Instructor Opportunities We currently have opportunities for weekly classes and workshops in: HarvardFraminghamSudburyWatertownLincolnMarlboroughSurrounding communities Opportunities may include morning, afternoon, and evening classes, as well as occasional workshops and special programs. Our Current Recurring After-school Needs Include Tuesdays – WatertownWednesdays – Watertown Thursdays – Lincoln Most after-school classes are 90 minutes to 2 hours and typically begin between 2:00–3:00 PM, depending on the school and program. We are especially interested in instructors who have availability across multiple days or times and can reliably travel to our program locations. What You’ll Do As a Snapology Instructor or Assistant Instructor, you will: Lead or assist hands-on STEAM programs for children ages 5–12Guide students through robotics, engineering, coding, LEGO® building, and STEM challengesEncourage creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and curiosityCreate a positive, structured, and inclusive learning environmentManage classroom behavior and keep students engagedFollow Snapology curriculum while bringing your own enthusiasm and personality to the classroomPrepare for classes through training and curriculum reviewCommunicate professionally with Snapology staff, school partners, and familiesFor Lead Instructors: prepare, transport, and organize program materials What We’re Looking For We are looking for dependable, energetic instructors who: Enjoy working with children and creating a fun learning environmentHave experience leading groups of childrenHave strong classroom management skills (required for Lead Instructors; not required for Assistant Instructors) Are patient, responsible, organized, and communicativeCan commit to completing an entire assigned class seriesAre comfortable learning and teaching STEM conceptsCan travel reliably to program locationsAre enthusiastic about LEGO®, robotics, science, engineering, or technology Teaching experience is not required. Experience as a teacher, camp counselor, tutor, coach, babysitter, youth leader, or similar role is valuable. Lead Instructor vs. Assistant Instructor Lead Instructors are responsible for taking primary responsibility for the class, including classroom management, curriculum delivery, preparation, and materials. Assistant Instructors work alongside the Lead Instructor to support activities, student engagement, classroom management, and setup/cleanup. Previous classroom management or group leadership experience is not required for Assistant Instructor positions. Requirements Reliable transportation and a valid driver's licenseExperience working with childrenStrong communication and organizational skillsAbility to commit to an assigned weekly class seriesMust pass a CORI background check and complete required child safety trainingAbility to lift and transport program materials for Lead Instructor positionsSTEM, education, or teaching experience is a plus, but training is provided Additional Fall Opportunities In addition to recurring weekly classes, there will be opportunities to pick up additional hours through: Morning classesAfternoon classesEvening classesHalf-day workshopsFull-day programsSchool vacation programs Weekend workshops and events These opportunities will be offered primarily in Harvard, Framingham, Sudbury, Marlborough, and surrounding communities. What You’ll Gain Hands-on teaching and classroom leadership experienceExperience with STEM, robotics, engineering, and technology educationTraining and support from the Snapology teamA fun and creative work environmentThe opportunity to build meaningful relationships with studentsFlexible opportunities to pick up additional hours Work Locations Programs take place at schools and community locations throughout Harvard, Framingham, Sudbury, Watertown, Lincoln, Marlborough, and surrounding Massachusetts communities. How To Apply If you enjoy working with kids and are excited about STEM, robotics, LEGO®, and hands-on learning, we'd love to hear from you! Please Email Your Resume To Naomi.ahuja@snapology.com In Your Application, Please Include Your location (town/city)Your weekly availability, including days and times you are availableWhether you are interested in morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend opportunities Whether you are interested in a Lead Instructor, Assistant Instructor, or either position Your classroom management experience (not required for Assistant Instructor applicants) We look forward to hearing from you!