VOLUNTEER - Instructor Academic Coaching & STEM

About the role

You'll independently lead afterschool and seasonal programs for K–12 students. At BBX, Instructors own their classroom — there is no lead teacher in the room with you. You'll receive structured onboarding, hands-on training, and a direct escalation line to BBX leadership when you need it.

Responsibilities

• Lead STEM workshops including coding, robotics, and engineering for K–8 students
• Facilitate hands-on science activities in chemistry, biology, and applied STEM
• Deliver targeted tutoring in literacy, math, and STEM for K–12 students
• Support students with learning differences using positive reinforcement strategies
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, high-energy learning environment
• Handle classroom setup, materials, and basic inventory
• Communicate student updates to parents and caregivers as directed
• Attend team check-ins and required BBX training sessions

Requirements

• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's in Education, STEM, or related field preferred
• Prior experience in an educational setting required — tutoring centers (Kumon, Sylvan, etc.), STEM camps, learning academies, or afterschool programs qualify
• Understanding of Neurodiversity learning needs and support
• Comfortable managing a classroom independently
• Strong communicator with students, parents, and teammates
• Reliable, adaptable, and mission-aligned
• Familiarity with FLL, FTC, or robotics competitions is a strong plus
• Hands-on chemistry or biology project experience is a plus

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Associate's or Bachelor's in Education, STEM, or related field preferred
• Prior experience in an educational setting required
• Understanding of Neurodiversity learning needs and support
• Comfortable managing a classroom independently
• Strong communicator with students, parents, and teammates
• Reliable, adaptable, and mission-aligned
• Familiarity with FLL, FTC, or robotics competitions is a plus
• Hands-on chemistry or biology project experience is a plus

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Ability to manage a classroom independently
• Knowledge of STEM subjects
• Experience with positive reinforcement strategies
• Experience with neurodiversity support
• Experience with robotics competitions
• Hands-on chemistry or biology project experience

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Pay

$13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Schedule

Flexible part-time schedule or a full time schedule

Equal Opportunity

BBX is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Join us and help redefine education for the next generation.