Engineering Instructor

TITLE: Engineering Instructor

DEPARTMENT: Scientific Arts (STEAM)

REPORTS TO: Scientific Arts Director

HOURS: 2026-27 Academic Year; 10-15 hours per week

SALARY: $32 per hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt

START DATE: ASAP

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Heart of Los Angeles provides underserved youth with free, exceptional academic, arts, and athletics programs within a nurturing environment, empowering them to develop their potential, pursue their education, and strengthen their communities.

Our Core Values: Respect, Responsibility, Positive Communication, Support and Inclusion.

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JOB SUMMARY:

Scientific Arts Instructors provide instruction and facilitation to elementary, secondary school, and high school-aged students in S.T.E.A.M. education (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), primarily focusing on Design and Engineering skills. Instructors will work with the Academic Enrichment/ Scientific Arts Program Director to develop a curriculum for different age groups within various relevant topics/interests in a makerspace environment.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach 2-3 classes per week at the main campus and/or off-site locations for elementary, middle, and/or high school youth.
• Lead other classes with partner organizations as necessary within the regular schedule.
• Encourage and promote critical thinking through inquiry, creative problem-solving strategies, welcoming mistakes as an essential part of learning/progress, and reflections in lessons.
• Develop and implement an innovative curriculum that is aligned with NGSS standards.
• Reflect on your own teaching and actively engage in teacher development opportunities.
• Assist the director and coordinator when reaching out to community partners to enhance and/or introduce STEAM topics in the classroom and on field trips.
• Cultivate an inclusive learning environment by delivering culturally relevant content that presents multiple perspectives and connects students’ backgrounds and communities.
• Participate and assist in developing workshops and/or tabling for community events/faires.
• Plan and instruct projects while promoting teamwork and project based learning.
• Organize and showcase student projects at events, exhibitions, or competitions.
• Assist the director and coordinator in researching and identifying student competitions.
• Develop and deliver innovative programming on STEAM topics, including one or more of the following, but not limited to:
  • Design & Engineering Skills
    • Robotics
    • Coding
    • Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD)
    • Digital Fabrication (3D Printing, Laser Cutting)
• Teach students how to safely and effectively use tools, equipment, and materials such as
• 3D printers, laser cutters, woodworking tools, electronics, and coding software.
• Guide students through the design thinking process, including brainstorming, prototyping, testing, and refining ideas.
• Responsible for maintaining an organized classroom and keeping track of classroom supplies.
• Track student progress and provide constructive feedback on projects and skills.
• Responsible for taking attendance daily.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

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