Floater Instructor – After-School Programs
About Brains and Motion Education:
Are you ready to join Brains & Motion Education (BAM!) and be part of a team focused on unleashing the potential within every student?
At BAM!, we bring together top-notch instructors and exciting content in local schools and communities, offering students year-round opportunities to grow and explore their interests. Learning isn’t just about knowledge – it’s about having fun and making lasting memories!
Our on-campus programs are conveniently located at schools and universities, providing a safe environment where students can thrive, learn, and have fun with their friends. We specialize in innovative STEM, Arts, and Sports enrichment programs that have inspired over 100,000 students and impacted more than 1,000 schools. Whether it’s robotics, creative arts, or physical fitness, our mission is simple: to equip kids with the tools to thrive through quality enrichment programs, sports programs or guided recess.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, consider joining us in shaping the future of learning. Apply today!
Job Description:
Brains & Motion is currently looking for Floater Instructors to join our team, providing instructional support across multiple schools in a designated area. This role is perfect for individuals with a passion for STEAM or sports who want to impact students’ lives positively. As a Floater Instructor, you will fill in for scheduled instructors, ensuring students receive high-quality education and mentorship. When not assigned to teach, you may assist with program inventory and other operational tasks.
In this role, you will:
- Provide coverage for instructor absences and vacancies
- Support the Natomas programs
- Assist with coverage for Sacramento City Unified (SCUSD) programs as needed
- Help ensure smooth daily operations and provide onsite instructional support
should be flexible, dependable, and comfortable traveling between nearby program sites when necessary. - Lead STEM activities, guiding students to explore, create, and grow their skills.
- Teach the fundamentals of various activities, from beginner to advanced, ensuring each student can progress at their own pace.
- Foster a collaborative, positive environment that promotes teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth.
- Deliver BAM! STEAM/Sports programs, including subjects like Coding (Python & Scratch), Robotics, Digital Arts, Game Design
- Serve as a substitute instructor at different program locations as needed.
- Assist with program inventory, preparation, and other assigned tasks when not actively teaching.
Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of experience in STEM, with a passion for working with youth.
- Previous teaching or coaching experience (Preferred).
- Excellent classroom management and the ability to connect with students from kindergarten to 8th grade.
- Flexibility to travel between program locations; reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license or State ID required.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Willingness to undergo additional training as needed.
- Ability to lift and carry 20-50 lbs. occasionally, with or without accommodations.
Details:
- Wage: $25/hour
- Job Type: Part-Time
- Availability: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM M-F 31/8/2026 – 31/05/2027
Brains and Motion Education is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state or local law. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and, where applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
