The Game Room Club
Learn & Play S.T.E.A.M Edutainer
Lanham, MD
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Full time
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Edutainer — STEAM Enrichment Specialist Location: Maryland / Greater DMV Area (In-Person) Employment: Full-Time Salary: $50,000–$70,000 annually Are you a science enthusiast, technology geek, or lifelong learner who loves figuring out how things work? Do you enjoy experimenting with robotics, gaming, engineering, coding, or emerging technologies? If so, The Game Room Club wants to meet you! We're seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Edutainer to deliver exciting, hands-on STEAM learning experiences to K–12 scholars throughout the region. At The Game Room Club, we believe learning should be as engaging as playing your favorite game. Through our signature Learn & Play programs, we bring science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics to life through interactive activities, experimentation, and collaborative challenges. We're looking for someone with a strong foundation in STEAM, a natural curiosity about the world, and the ability to make complex concepts accessible and exciting. Recent graduates and early-career professionals are encouraged to apply! Some teaching experience is preferred but not required. We're interested in what you know, how you think, and your enthusiasm for sharing knowledge with the next generation.
About The Game Room Club
The Game Room Club is an edutainment organization that serves as a platform for nerds and gamers to share their interests with each other and their favorite people.
Description
About The Game Room Club
The Game Room Club (TGRC) is an innovative entertainment and education company dedicated to creating amazing, shareable experiences for nerds, gamers, and their favorite people.
Through our Learn & Play educational programs, we partner with schools and community organizations to deliver immersive, hands-on STEAM enrichment experiences that make learning exciting, memorable, and meaningful.
From robotics and engineering to biology, electronics, gaming, and coding, we help scholars explore the fascinating connections between academic concepts and the world around them.
Position Summary
We are seeking a passionate, resourceful, and technically knowledgeable Edutainer to join our growing educational team.
Edutainers are the heart of our Learn & Play experiences. They combine the knowledge of a STEAM professional, the curiosity of a lifelong learner, and the enthusiasm of an entertainer to deliver unforgettable educational experiences.
This full-time position focuses primarily on facilitating interactive STEAM enrichment programs at partner schools, with additional opportunities to support curriculum development, lesson preparation, and the exploration of new educational technologies.
The ideal candidate has a strong academic foundation in at least one STEAM discipline, broad scientific & technological literacy, and the ability to quickly learn unfamiliar concepts.
Key Responsibilities
STEAM Instruction & Facilitation
- Deliver engaging, hands-on STEAM enrichment experiences to K–12 scholars at partner schools.
- Explain scientific, mathematical, and technical concepts in clear, age-appropriate language.
- Facilitate interactive activities involving chemistry, robotics, coding, engineering, biology, physics, electronics, and other STEAM disciplines.
- Encourage curiosity, experimentation, critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving.
- Adapt instructional approaches to accommodate varying ages, abilities, and learning styles.
Technical Knowledge & Problem-Solving
- Develop a working understanding of the scientific principles underlying assigned lessons and activities.
- Learn new technologies, equipment, and scientific concepts quickly and independently.
- Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain instructional equipment and materials.
- Apply creative problem-solving when technical challenges arise during program delivery.
- Research unfamiliar concepts to support accurate and engaging instruction.
Curriculum & Program Development
- Collaborate with the Chief Learning Officer and educational team to refine existing lessons and develop new activities.
- Contribute scientific and technical expertise to curriculum development.
- Explore creative applications of gaming, robotics, 3D printing, coding, and emerging technologies in education.
- Support alignment of educational activities with relevant academic standards and learning objectives.
Program Operations
- Prepare, organize, transport, and maintain instructional materials and equipment.
- Travel to assigned school sites throughout the service area.
- Maintain a professional, positive, and engaging presence when interacting with scholars, teachers, administrators, and fellow team members.
- Follow company procedures and school safety requirements.
- Collaborate with fellow Edutainers to ensure consistent, high-quality program delivery.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or higher degree in biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, mathematics, computer science, or another STEAM-related discipline.
- Strong academic or practical knowledge of at least one STEAM discipline, with the ability to understand concepts across multiple fields.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to explain technical information clearly.
- Strong analytical thinking, resourcefulness, and independent problem-solving skills.
- Genuine enthusiasm for science, technology, experimentation, and lifelong learning.
Additional Attributes We Value
- Experience or personal interest in robotics, gaming, electronics, coding, 3D printing, or maker technologies.
- Affinity for nerd culture including anime, comic books, sci-fi, etc.
- Creativity and enthusiasm for hands-on learning.
- Comfort working with children and young adults.
- Adaptability in dynamic educational environments.
- A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from others.
Previous classroom teaching experience is welcome but not required. We value technical aptitude, intellectual curiosity, and communication skills.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work in person at assigned partner schools throughout the Maryland/DC metropolitan area.
- Ability to transport, set up, and manage instructional materials and equipment, with reasonable accommodations as appropriate.
- Ability to complete applicable background checks, fingerprinting, and school-system clearance requirements.
- Availability during daytime school hours and some evenings or weekends as programming requires.
Compensation & Growth
Salary: $50,000–$70,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Chief Learning Officer
We offer opportunities for professional development, hands-on experience with innovative educational technologies, collaboration on original curriculum, and growth within an expanding organization.
Why Join The Game Room Club's Learn & Play Team?
Because we believe education should be exciting, curiosity should be celebrated, and being a nerd is a superpower.
You'll have the opportunity to explore fascinating technologies, create meaningful learning experiences, and help inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, creators, and innovators.
If you're passionate about STEAM, love learning new things, and want to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Salary
$50,000 - $70,000 per year