Overview
DIY Girls is a non-profit organization hosting after-school STEM programs with a mission to increase girls’ and gender-expansive youth’s interest and long-term success in technology, engineering, and making through innovative educational experiences and mentor relationships.
STEM Program Co-Instructors serve as near-peer mentors and role models at DIY Girls. They receive training to engage elementary and middle school participants in creative projects that develop their technical and problem-solving skills. This is a great opportunity to gain real-life, classroom teaching experience. This position reports to the Sr. Programs Coordinator.
Multiple positions available
Hours: Part-time/Non-Exempt, up to 20 hours per week
Location: Schools in the Northeast San Fernando Valley (San Fernando, Pacoima, Sylmar)
Availability:
- Monday – Friday, after-school
- Fall 2025 & Spring 2026
Responsibilities:
- Co-lead lessons & enrichment activities for 24-30 students in the DIY Girls after-school program
- Review lessons and agenda with Co-Instructor weekly, and update as needed
- Deliver an engaging curriculum centered around creative problem solving and making
- Guide & support students through the creation and troubleshooting of their hands-on projects
- Cultivate a fun & safe environment that promotes social emotional learning and respect among diverse learners
- Establish a classroom environment where students are encouraged to take risks and contribute their ideas
- Maintain hardware and equipment to ensure tools are set up safely and appropriately
- Classroom Set Up & Clean Up
- Enter attendance daily and call home for absent students
- Disseminate important program reminders and updates to students and parents
- Provide daily summary detailing program progress, student participation, and notable situations
- Prepare program materials (student kits and program bins)
- Other duties as assigned, with a primary focus on program instruction and student project development
Qualifications:
- Experience in Education and working with youth
- Excellent organization skills, consistency, and reliability
- Interest in education, technology, engineering, and hands-on DIY projects
- Solutions-oriented, self-starter
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to model personal responsibility, a strong work ethic, and positive character
Preferred:
- STEM or Education major
- Fluent in Spanish
Physical requirements:
- Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 20 pounds at times
To apply for this job email your details to careers@diygirls.org