STEAM Facilitator (Part-time)

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. 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.

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.

At RAFT we believe learning should spark curiosity creativity and joy. Our mission is to help educators transform a childs learning experience through hands-on education that inspires discovery. Through project kits Maker Mobile events educator workshops and student programs RAFT brings STEAM learning to life in meaningful and engaging ways.

What Youll Do

• Support and facilitate hands-on STEAM activities for students (TK8) at schools and community sites
• Lead activity stations or portions of events as needed
• Engage students in creative problem-solving engineering and science challenges
• Support STEAM Nights workshops and family engagement events
• Adapt facilitation style to meet diverse learning needs
• Assist with event setup breakdown and materials organization
• Load transport and organize program materials (including Maker Mobile support if assigned)
• Collaborate with the Education Team to improve activities and delivery
• Help maintain a safe inclusive and engaging learning environment

What Is Required

• Experience working with youth (education camps afterschool programs etc.)
• Strong facilitation and group engagement skills
• Ability to explain basic science and engineering concepts in a simple engaging way
• Comfortable leading or supporting hands-on interactive activities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliability and flexibility in an event-based environment

What You Bring

• Experience with STEAM or maker-based learning
• Familiarity with project-based learning or NGSS
• Experience with community or family engagement events
• Spanish language skills
• Comfort using basic tools (e.g. hot glue guns simple hand tools)

If youre 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. Whether youre an educator an aspiring teacher or simply passionate about inspiring young minds youll have the opportunity to bring creativity and learning to life in a dynamic purpose-driven environment.

Required Experience:

Junior IC