STEM Education Specialist co-op
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
Part-time
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STEM Education Specialist - co-op
CREATESPACE Academy is hiring STEM Education Specialists to deliver after-school STEM programs at elementary and middle schools across Burnaby, the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam & Port Moody), and the North Shore.
This is a co-op, hybrid position. Candidates must be available during weekday after-school hours, as class locations and schedules may vary by term.
Our hands-on programs introduce students to LEGO Robotics, Coding, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Engineering, LEGO Storytelling, and other STEM concepts through engaging, project-based activities.
Requirements
- Must currently be a student; Computer Science students are preferred
- Experience working with children; teaching or classroom experience preferred
- Interest or experience in STEM, robotics, coding, AI, engineering, or technology
- Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Must have access to a reliable vehicle and be able to drive to different school locations
- Must be available during weekday after-school hours throughout the week
- Energetic, patient, responsible, organized, and dependable
- Confident leading and managing groups of children
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to travel to schools in Burnaby, the Tri-Cities, and the North Shore
- Valid First Aid certification required
- Criminal Record Check / Vulnerable Sector Check required
Position Details
- In-person teaching at partner schools, with some work completed remotely
- Curriculum, lesson plans, and equipment provided
- Paid training provided
- Hours and locations may vary depending on school programs and term schedules
To Apply
Please submit your resume and include:
- Your current program of study and school
- Your experience working with or teaching children
- Your STEM, Computer Science, or technology experience
- Your weekday afternoon availability
Work Locations: Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, and the North Shore, BC
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Responsibilities
Deliver hands-on, project-based after-school STEM programs at elementary and middle schools, covering topics such as robotics, coding, computer science, AI, and engineering. Lead and manage groups of children using provided curriculum, lesson plans, and equipment at partner school locations.
Requirements
Applicants must be current students and have experience working with children, with teaching or classroom experience preferred; computer science students are preferred. Candidates must have a reliable vehicle, weekday after-school availability, valid First Aid certification, and a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Check, and be able to travel to the listed school areas.
Skills
- Teaching
- Childcare
- Group Management
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organization
- Reliability
- Patience
- Robotics
- Coding
- Computer Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Engineering
- STEM Education
- Driving
Benefits
- Paid Training
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Education
- Technology
- Engineering
Keywords
- STEM Education
- After-School Programs
- Elementary Schools
- Middle Schools
- LEGO Robotics
- Coding
- Computer Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Engineering
- LEGO Storytelling
- Project-Based Learning
- Teaching
- Classroom Experience
- Child Group Management
- First Aid Certification
- Criminal Record Check
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Curriculum
- Lesson Plans
- Reliable Vehicle