After School Coding Instructor

Job DetailsJob Location: Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County - Santa Clarita, CA 91321Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $21.50 - $26.50 HourlyWould you like to use a ridiculous amount of LEGO® materials to teach kids the basics of coding and robotics? If so, then this may be your dream job! At Play-Well TEKnologies we are dedicated to teaching students in grades K-8 about engineering and robotics through hands-on experience with LEGO®, inquiry-based learning, and play. We are looking for smart, creative, dynamic instructors from computer science and/or education backgrounds to teach LEGO® classes and camps where students are introduced to the LEGO® Spike Prime® system and basic programming concepts. Students then have the opportunity to unlock their creativity and problem-solving skills through additional challenges and activities. Schedule: School Year: M-F afternoons, part-time, flexible, occasional weekend hours Summer: M-F, half-day and full-day camps, typically between 9am and 4pm, plus setup/breakdown Compensation: Instructors are paid for all hours worked, including teaching, setup, round trip drive time, and training. Also, any day that you teach, you receive AT MINIMUM 3 hours of pay.   Benefits:   Drive time Mileage reimbursement when transporting materials of $.40 Allowances for electronics, internet and kit storage Paid sick and safe leave 401K after 3 months of hire Health care benefits only available to employees who average 30 or more hours per week. #PW  Qualifications Serves as a representative of Play-Well in a positive and professional manner. Completes all training programs as required by the Area Manager. Understands the curriculum and concepts thoroughly to be able to provide value to participants with diverse abilities and interests. Manages each class session, ensuring the children are safe, engaged, and having fun. Communicates with parents and clients in a knowledgeable, respectful and tactful manner to address questions or concerns. Adheres to all Play-Well and facility safety procedures and procedures for supervision and release of children. Care, safekeeping, and upkeep of assigned LEGO® teaching kit(s). Responds quickly to communications from management, whether by phone, text, or email. Regularly communicates with Area Manager with questions, concerns and updates. Education / Experience / Requirements Work history varies. Computer science and some teaching experience is preferred. Reliable transportation and a secure location to store teaching materials are required. Lift up to 50 lbs to store and transport materials; bending, stooping and crawling with children during class instruction. Must pass all background checks as a condition of employment.