Current Opportunities

Teach With Us

Part-time STEM Instructor 

To apply, please send your resume to Aarthi at aarthi@makerhive.space. 

Are you a STEM enthusiast with a knack for creativity? We’re seeking a dynamic individual to join our team and lead our tinkering clubs and camps. 

Learn more about our tinkering clubs here.

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Responsibilities

• Lead after-school tinkering clubs and break camps for elementary and middle school aged kids.  

  • Approximately 8 hours per week; after 3:30PM on Mondays and Tuesdays during the school year

  • Camp days and times vary and are to be determined.

• Develop ideas and projects for tinkering clubs and camps incorporating microcontrollers, hobby electronic components like motors, LED lights and fabrication methods like 3D printing and laser cutting.

• Train teenage assistants to run successful sessions

• Collaborate with assistants to provide individualized attention and instruction to each child

• Conduct safety training on equipment such as hot glue guns, box cutters and laser cutters and maintain a safe environment for students at all times

• Maintain a clean and organized workspace so it is easy for students and instructors to access the materials they need

• Generate supply lists and identify any shortages to facilitate smooth operations

• Collaborate with the director to develop new projects and curriculum
   

Qualifications

The right person will have the following qualities:

• Experience teaching children

• A natural inclination for tinkering, fixing, DIY projects and crafts

• An aptitude for technology

• Interested in learning new skills

• Good organizational skills 

• Effective communication skills

• Knowledge of coding and hobby electronics (e.g. Makecode, Scratch, Micro:Bit, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Tinkercad etc.) is a plus

• College degree in a STEM field is a plus
   

What you’ll enjoy

• Competitive hourly rate of $25 - $35 per hour based on experience. This translates to approximately $200-$300 per week. 

• Mentorship and training to enhance your skills.

• A supportive work environment with ample opportunities to pursue your own DIY and making interests.

• Small group sizes (6 to 8 students per group) for personalized interaction

• Sharing your passion for tinkering and making with young minds

To apply, please send your resume to Aarthi at aarthi@makerhive.space. We look forward to hearing from you.