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Why Art Explorers/Terrific Scientific (STEAM4Kidz, LLC)?

Our commitment to providing great art, science, engineering, and technology enrichment opportunities for children ages 5-15, can only be met by recruiting the best employees. As a member of our company, you will become a part of the Art Explorers/Terrific Scientific family. Our mission is to create an environment that teaches and nurtures the children under our care. We believe that all children love to learn and that our staff can create a dynamic and engaging learning environment! The bottom line is that our camps and classes are only as good as our instructors. We are extremely selective and we are always looking for the top talent. Do you have what it takes? If so, take a look at some at our job descriptions below!

Instructors for After School Enrichment K-6, 2025/26 year

Instructors needed to teach Afterschool Enrichment classes for Gr. K-6. This is a part-time afternoon position M-F between the hours of 1:30-5pm, approximately 10-15 hrs per week. STEAM4Kidz, LLC (Art Explorers/Terrific Scientific) is a small local business that provides Summer Camps and Afterschool Enrichment Classes in Art, Cooking, Engineering, Robotics, Digital Games, Coding, Sewing to local elementary schools. We provide curriculum and training to our instructors for all classes. We provide curriculum and training to our instructors for all classes. This position starts Labor Day week, September 1-5, 2025

Qualifications:

• 1-year solid experience working with groups of children ages 5-12

• Minimum of 1 year of college

• Background in EITHER Art, Cooking, Engineering, Robotics, Programing, Science, Sewing, Digital games

• Enthusiasm for teaching and working with kids

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Computer Skills: word, excel, google docs, email

REQUIREMENTS

• Able to teach 4-5 afternoons per week between the hours of 1:30-5pm. Start Date September 2nd, 2025

• Must have car, cell phone, computer.

• If hired, must obtain Live Scan clearance with school districts.

• Up to date with COVID vaccinations.

Duties

• Requires car to drive to school locations and transport all necessary supplies and materials to teach class.

• Teach our curriculum in afternoon classes at specific local elementary schools. Exact time TBD.

• Provide a positive, caring and well managed classroom delivering our proprietary curriculum.

• Communicate with program director, parents, classroom teachers, and school personnel as needed.

• Communicate via email and phone promptly.

We Provide:

• All curriculum, lesson plans and materials to teach classes

• Paid training in our curriculum, and methodology

• Classroom management strategies and techniques

• Ongoing support and training

TO APPLY: Email your Resume with a Cover Letter answering these question

• What afternoons are you available between the hours of 1:30-5:00 pm?

• Can you start September 2nd, 20245?

• Explain your hobbies: Art, Minecraft or digital games, video & animation, sewing, cooking, Lego robotics, etc.

• EXPLAIN your teaching experience: age of children, length of time, duties

REVIEW our websites: www.TerrificScientific.org and www.ArtExplorersSantaBarbara.com

2025 STEAM Summer Camp Counselors

Art Explorers/Terrific Scientific (STEAM4Kidz, LLC) offers an extensive array of 9 weeks of full day STEAM Summer Camps (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) and provides an exciting and safe atmosphere for kids grades K-8th.
Camp Dates: June 16th – August 15th, 2025.

Positions are currently available for STEAM Camp Counselors/Instructors who have experience in ART, SCIENCE, CODING, GAMING, ENGINEERING, ROBOTICS, or RECREATION and love teaching and working with kids. Our full time positions are 8am-5pm. All positions are Monday-Friday and require applicant to work a minimum of 4 weeks, but preferable all weeks. Some part-time positions may be available as well. Pay is $800-$1000 per week full time (depending on experience and education).

To see all our camps by grade level, use the 2025 Summer Camps TAB and drop down menu on this website.

Instructor Requirements:

At least 1 year of college and COVID vaccinated.
Experience managing/teaching groups of elementary or junior high students (not college students).
Can follow directions and problem solve. (i.e: submit cover letter as requested).
Punctual, organized, and HIGH Energy.
Loves working with kids, enthusiastic, patient and directive with campers, adheres to safety standards.
Strong communication skills and Team player
Must have car for reliable transportation.

Applicant MUST LIVE in the Santa Barbara area (Goleta, SB, Montecito, Carpinteria), due to road construction in and out of Santa Barbara. You will NOT be selected for an interview if your resume or cover letter does not indicate you live locally.

Other Desirable Skills or Certification:

Mechanical skills to assembly projects, kits, etc
Digital Game and Technology skills
Ceramics expertise
Elementary or Jr. High Teaching Certification

STEAM Camp Training and Structure:

We provide paid training in our curriculum, methodology, and classroom management prior to start of camps and train our staff extensively. All curriculum and supplies are provided. Our camp programs are well organized and easy to follow. The day is planned, structured & busy! We have 2 project activity times in the morning and 2 in the afternoon. There is an outdoor lunch play time as well as morning and afternoon recess that counselors supervise. Our instructors are KEY to a fun, successful and enrichment learning opportunity for our campers and require skills in leadership, organization and professionalism.

PROCEDURES to Apply:

Review our camps by using the 2025 Summer Camps TAB and drop down menu on this website.
Prepare Cover Letter: 1) Describe your skills that match our requirements and specific your direct experience working with elementary-junior high students, 2) Identify the weeks you are available to work and camps you interested in teaching,
Ensure your RESUME is up to date.
Submit both RESUME and COVER LETTER to: ozwicke@terrificscientific.org