STEM Instructor (After School) – Silver Spring, MD 20910
Position Description
Company: BBA Afterschool Inc.
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland (Montgomery County)
BBA Afterschool Inc. is looking for a creative, enthusiastic, and dependable After-School STEM Instructor to lead hands-on learning activities for elementary-aged students in Silver Spring, MD.
This is a great opportunity for educators, science enthusiasts, engineers, technology enthusiasts, tutors, makers, or anyone passionate about helping children explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Position Details
Activity: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Schedule: After-school afternoon hours, to be confirmed
Session Length: 1.5 hours
Pay: $37.50 per session ($25 per hour)
Position: Part-time, in-person
Monday through Friday, depending on program scheduling
No lesson planning required
Curriculum, activity guidance, and materials provided
Program Focus
Instructors will teach basic STEM concepts through fun, hands-on, age-appropriate activities, including:
Simple science experiments and discovery activities
Beginner engineering and building challenges
Basic technology concepts
Math, logic, and problem-solving games
Creative design challenges
Teamwork, curiosity, and critical thinking
Responsibilities
Lead engaging STEM activities for elementary-aged students
Explain basic concepts in a fun and accessible way
Guide students through hands-on projects and challenges
Encourage curiosity, creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving
Maintain a safe, organized, and supportive learning environment
Follow BBA's curriculum and program guidelines
Communicate professionally with school staff and BBA leadership
Ideal Candidates
STEM or science instructors
Teachers, tutors, and educators
Science, technology, or engineering enthusiasts
Makers and hands-on activity leaders
Camp counselors and youth program instructors
College students and recent graduates with relevant experience
Anyone who enjoys hands-on learning and working with children
Qualifications
STEM, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or education experience preferred
Experience working with children is a plus
Patient, creative, dependable, and organized
Comfortable leading elementary-aged students
Reliable transportation to the program location
Must successfully complete required background checks
Join BBA Afterschool Inc. and help students develop curiosity, creativity, confidence, and foundational STEM skills through hands-on learning.