Steamoji Castro Valley Facilitator Castro Valley, CA · Part time Company website

Do you enjoy guiding curious young minds, sharing your enthusiasm for technology, and helping kids bring their creative ideas to life? Are you excited to foster a growth mindset, mentor small groups of apprentices through hands-on STEAM projects, and capture their achievements to share with proud parents? If you love creating a fun, safe, and collaborative space where children learn to design, build, and solve problems using cutting-edge tools, the Facilitator role at Steamoji Castro Valley is looking for you!

About Steamoji Castro Valley

Steamoji is an innovative STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) academy designed to help kids build skills for the future through hands-on learning, design thinking, and cutting-edge technology. Our brand-new Castro Valley location is currently in development and opening soon! We are seeking an energetic, adaptable, and community-driven leader to help build our academy from the ground up.

Description

Facilitator

Location: Castro Valley, CA

Position Type: Part-Time (10–20 hours per week)

Schedule: Weekdays (3:00 PM – 7:00 PM) | Weekends (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)


About Steamoji

Steamoji is an innovative STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) academy designed to help kids build skills for the future through hands-on learning, design thinking, and cutting-edge technology. Our brand-new Castro Valley location is currently in development and opening soon! We are seeking an energetic, adaptable, and community-driven leader to help build our academy from the ground up.


Role Overview

We are seeking a friendly, energetic, and enthusiastic Facilitator to guide young apprentices through hands-on STEAM missions. In this role, you will foster a safe, fun, and supportive environment where children feel empowered to experiment, build problem-solving skills, and develop a lasting growth mindset.


Key Responsibilities

  • Curriculum Delivery: Review instructional videos before each session and assist with the deployment of Steamoji projects.
  • Small-Group Mentorship: Work directly with groups of 4–6 apprentices, guiding them through the maker process and helping them overcome obstacles.
  • Safety & Tool Management: Assist apprentices with fabrication tools, physical computing kits, and equipment while ensuring strict safety protocols are followed.
  • Parent Communication: Capture video artifacts of apprentice progress and provide constructive feedback to parents.
  • Culture & Environment: Embody Steamoji’s core values to maintain an energetic, inspiring, and collaborative learning space.


Qualifications & Skills

  • Background: High school or college/university student (or equivalent) looking for a rewarding part-time position working with youth.
  • Tech Aptitude: Basic knowledge of coding and technology, or a strong ability and willingness to learn basic technological concepts quickly.
  • Youth Experience: Prior experience working with, teaching, or mentoring children.
  • Communication: Strong communication skills with both kids and parents.
  • Personal Attributes: High energy, approachable, adaptable, and a strong team player.


Salary

$17 - $18.5 per hour