Raft
STEAM Facilitator (Part-time)
San Jose, California · Part-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
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About the role
- Enjoy a flexible, part-time schedule (up to 16 hours per week) with hours that vary based on program needs, including school-day, afterschool, evening, and occasional weekend events.
- This role is grant-funded, with continuation dependent on funding availability.
- Through project kits, Maker Mobile events, educator workshops, and student programs, RAFT brings STEAM learning to life in meaningful and engaging ways.
Responsibilities
- Support and facilitate hands-on STEAM activities for students (TK-8) at schools and community sites
- Lead activity stations or portions of events as needed
- Support STEAM Nights, workshops, and family engagement events
- Load, transport, and organize program materials (including Maker Mobile support if assigned)
Requirements
- Experience with community or family engagement events
- Comfort using basic tools (e.g., hot glue guns, simple hand tools)
- What Is Required
Benefits
- Adapt facilitation style to meet diverse learning needs
- Collaborate with the Education Team to improve activities and delivery
- Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
- Experience working with youth (education, camps, afterschool programs, etc.)
- Resource Area for Teaching (RAFT) is seeking a part-time STEAM Facilitator to help deliver hands-on, engaging learning experiences through our Maker Mobile program, STEAM Nights, and community events.
- At RAFT, we believe learning should spark curiosity, creativity, and joy.
- Our mission is to help educators transform a child's learning experience through hands-on education that inspires discovery.
- Experience with STEAM or maker-based learning
- Familiarity with project-based learning or NGSS
- If you're energized by hands-on learning, working directly with students, and making a real impact in the community, this role offers a meaningful way to contribute.
Company info
- This is a dynamic, people-centered role ideal for someone who enjoys working with youth, leading interactive activities, and contributing to a mission-driven team that inspires curiosity and discovery.
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