Youth STEM Instructor (North)

Why Your Role Matters

As a Youth STEM Instructor, you'll spark curiosity and ignite a love of discovery in the minds of young learners. Through hands-on experiments, exciting challenges, and real-world problem solving, you’ll guide children, teens, and families as they explore science, technology, engineering, and math in fresh and imaginative ways. Each session is a chance to watch students light up with wonder as they connect classroom concepts to the world around them.

You won’t just be teaching facts — you'll be shaping future innovators and critical thinkers. You'll create a space where creativity meets curiosity, and where young minds feel safe to ask questions, test ideas, and stretch their thinking. Your guidance will help build not only knowledge, but confidence and resilience, too.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Create and lead engaging STEM activities and projects for children, teens, and family groups

• Design lesson plans for a range of topics such as robotics, coding, chemistry, physics, engineering design, and environmental science

• Adapt teaching strategies for different ages and learning styles, encouraging exploration and hands-on learning

• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every participant feels encouraged to take risks and try new things

• Serve as a role model and mentor who leads with curiosity, respect, and enthusiasm

• Collaborate with other YMCA staff to align your work with broader youth programming and community initiatives

• Assist in planning and executing special STEM events and showcases

• Promote the YMCA's mission, character values, and commitment to lifelong learning

• Communicate with families about class content, progress, and upcoming opportunities

• Represent the YMCA's commitment to youth development and community impact

• Complete other duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Y

• A passion for science, technology, engineering, and math — and a love for working with kids

• Previous experience teaching or leading STEM activities, particularly with youth

• Excellent communication and classroom management skills

• Creativity, adaptability, and a sense of fun

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (some college or relevant certifications preferred)

• CPR and First Aid certifications (or willingness to obtain upon hire)

• Ability to pass all required background checks and meet YMCA child safety standards

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment and materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.