Job Summary

Young Engineers is looking for an experienced and energetic instructor to deliver hands-on STEM and engineering programs for school-aged students at schools, childcare centres, before and after school programs, and community locations across Calgary.

Our programs combine engineering concepts with hands-on building activities. Instructors guide students through each lesson, demonstrate concepts and models, support students during the building process, and maintain an organized and positive classroom workplace.

Position Details

Part-time / Casual

Pay: From $20.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

- Additional referral incentives may be available for introducing new schools, childcare centres, before and after school programs, or community organizations that result in a confirmed partnership
- Starting from approximately 10 hours per week, with the possibility of additional hours

Work may be scheduled between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM on weekdays
- Classes are delivered at different locations across Calgary
- Instructors may occasionally travel between multiple locations during the same workday

Mileage reimbursement is provided when travel between work locations is required during the same day

What You’ll Do

Deliver structured, hands-on STEM and engineering lessons to school-aged students

Introduce engineering and science concepts in an age-appropriate and engaging way

Guide students through building and operating motorized engineering models

Manage classroom behaviour and keep students actively involved

Prepare, transport, organize, and return teaching kits and classroom materials

Communicate professionally with school, childcare, and before and after school program staff

Follow Young Engineers lesson plans, teaching methods, and safety procedures

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience working directly with children in teaching, tutoring,



educational assistance, childcare, before and after school programs, recreation, or a similar setting

Strong classroom management skills and confidence leading groups of children

Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle

Ability and willingness to travel to different program locations

Comfortable with a highly hands-on teaching environment

Ability to safely lift and carry teaching kits weighing up to approximately 15 kg

Reliable, organized, punctual, and comfortable working independently

Engineering or STEM experience is not mandatory . Full program and curriculum training will be provided.

Retired Teachers and Educational Assistants Are Encouraged to Apply

We especially welcome applications from retired teachers and Educational Assistants who are interested in flexible part-time work while continuing to work with children.

This position can be a good fit for experienced educators looking for supplemental income without returning to a full-time school schedule. Classroom management experience and the ability to connect with students are highly valued.

Learn More About Our STEM Programs To learn more about Young Engineers and get a better understanding of our hands-on STEM and engineering programs, please visit:

https://youngengineers.org

You can explore our programs, teaching approach, and the types of engineering activities we deliver to students.

About Younge Engineers

Young Engineers provides hands-on STEM and engineering programs that introduce students to engineering, science, technology, and problem-solving through building and experimentation.

Our instructors teach the concept behind each project and then help students apply what they have learned by building, testing, and operating their own engineering models.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to:

[email protected]

Please include “STEM Instructor Application” in the subject line.

Thank you.

📌 Stem instructor (Calgary)
🏢 Young Engineers Calgary NW
📍 Calgary