Tinker Club

Location: Glendale, CA

Position Type: Part-Time

Program: Tinker Club STEM Programs

Grades: Elementary and Middle School

Subjects: Science, Robotics, Coding & Engineering

Work Location: In person

Pay: $30–$40 per teaching hour

What we are looking for:

• Majored in computer science, physics or a related field
• Individuals with a strong interest in teaching STEM (Robotics, Engineering, Coding).
• People who are patient, positive, and great at working with kids.
• Bonus: Experience with LEGO Education, Arduino, Python, or Scratch is a plus- this is not required.
• Minimum of 1 year teaching experience or tutoring

Key Responsibilities for STEM & Robotics Instruction

• Teach Tinker Club's prepared science, robotics, coding, and engineering lessons.
• Lead hands-on robotics challenges, science experiments, engineering projects, and coding activities.
• Introduce new concepts through conversation, demonstrations, questions, and hands-on exploration.
• Help students build, test, troubleshoot, and improve their projects.
• Guide students toward solutions rather than immediately giving them the answer.
• Use questions and hints to help students develop independent problem-solving skills.

Student Engagement

• Create a positive, encouraging, and energetic classroom environment.
• Encourage curiosity, creativity, teamwork, communication, and problem solving

Classroom & Program Responsibilities

• Arrive prepared and on time for each class.
• Set up and organize robotics kits, science materials, and classroom equipment.
• Communicate student observations and classroom needs with the Tinker Club team.
• Participate in instructor training and professional development as needed.

A degree is not required. This position is particularly well suited for college students, recent graduates, and individuals beginning a career in education or STEM.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience with any of the following is a strong plus:

• school age robotics kits, sensors, motors, and basic circuits
• Scratch, MakeCode, Python, or other programming languages
• Engineering and design projects
• Hands-on science experiments
• STEM education, tutoring, mentoring, or working with children

Experience with robotics kits, microcontrollers, or programming is highly valued. Training can be provided for candidates who demonstrate strong STEM knowledge, enthusiasm, and the ability to work effectively with students.

Teaching Demonstration

Candidates who advance in the hiring process may be asked to complete a short 15–20 minute teaching demonstration.

We are especially interested in how you:

• Introduce a STEM concept.
• Engage students through questions and discussion.
• Respond when a student is struggling.
• Encourage students to solve problems independently.
• Handle an unexpected student idea or approach.

Schedule

Part-time: Weekday afternoon/evening classes, generally 4:00–6:00 PM.

Schedules may vary depending on program and school assignments.

This position is a great fit for college students and recent graduates looking for flexible, meaningful part-time work.

Why Join Tinker Club?

• Perfect for college students and recent graduates
• Flexible weekday schedule
• Gain valuable teaching and leadership experience
• Work with enthusiastic elementary and middle-school students
• Teach hands-on science, robotics, and engineering
• Receive Tinker Club curriculum and lesson plans
• Develop communication and classroom-management skills
• Build real-world experience working with STEM education
• Work in a collaborative and supportive STEM education environment
• Opportunity to grow with a growing STEM education organization

How to Apply

Please submit the following via email to info@tinkerclub.us

• Resume

Selected candidates may be invited for an interview and teaching demonstration.

Tinker Club is committed to creating an engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to explore, ask questions, solve problems, and develop confidence in STEM.

Expected hours: 2.0 – 8.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person