STEM Program Co-Instructor

DIY Girls is a non-profit organization hosting after-school STEM programs with a mission to increase girls’ and gender-expansive youth’s interest and long-term success in technology, engineering, and making through innovative educational experiences and mentor relationships.

STEM Program Co-Instructors serve as near-peer mentors and role models at DIY Girls. They receive training to engage elementary and middle school participants in creative projects that develop their technical and problem-solving skills. This is a great opportunity to gain real-life, classroom teaching experience. This position reports to the Sr. Programs Coordinator.

Multiple positions available

Hours: Part-time/Non-Exempt, up to 20 hours per week

Location: Schools in the Northeast San Fernando Valley (San Fernando, Pacoima, Sylmar)

Availability:

• Monday - Friday, after-school
• Fall 2025 & Spring 2026

Responsibilities:

• Co-lead lessons & enrichment activities for 24-30 students in the DIY Girls after-school program
• Review lessons and agenda with Co-Instructor weekly, and update as needed
• Deliver an engaging curriculum centered around creative problem solving and making
• Guide & support students through the creation and troubleshooting of their hands-on projects
• Cultivate a fun & safe environment that promotes social emotional learning and respect among diverse learners
• Establish a classroom environment where students are encouraged to take risks and contribute their ideas
• Maintain hardware and equipment to ensure tools are set up safely and appropriately
• Classroom Set Up & Clean Up
• Enter attendance daily and call home for absent students
• Disseminate important program reminders and updates to students and parents
• Provide daily summary detailing program progress, student participation, and notable situations
• Prepare program materials (student kits and program bins)
• Other duties as assigned, with a primary focus on program instruction and student project development

Qualifications:

• Experience in Education and working with youth
• Excellent organization skills, consistency, and reliability
• Interest in education, technology, engineering, and hands-on DIY projects
• Solutions-oriented, self-starter
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to model personal responsibility, a strong work ethic, and positive character

Preferred:

• STEM or Education major
• Fluent in Spanish

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 20 pounds at times