Instructor, Escape Rooms - After-School (Elementary)
We are seeking enthusiastic and energetic instructors to join our after-school escape room activity for students in grades K-5!
Website: https://brainchase.com/
About the Program: STEM Escape Race is an interactive after-school enrichment program that turns learning into an immersive adventure for elementary students. In a brainy, funny, and inclusive environment, students work in teams to crack codes, complete hands-on physical and creative challenges, earn hints, and solve STEM-based puzzle mysteries. Come share your passion for problem-solving, team building, and creative learning while making a positive impact on young people!
Openings are for the following locations in the Fall 2026 season (Sep 14 - Dec 18, 2026):
- Hazel Wolf K-8 - Thu, 3:30-5pm
- McDonald International School - Tue / Thu, 2:30-4pm
- B.F. Day Elementary School - Tue, 2:30-4pm
- St. Luke School - Wed, 2:00-3:30pm
- Cascadia Elementary School - Tue, 2:30-4pm
- John Stanford International School - Wednesdays, 1:30-3pm
- Louisa Boren STEM K-8 - Wednesdays, 2:15-3:45pm
- Green Lake Elementary School - Thu, 3:30-5pm
*Days & times are being finalized and subject to change
Responsibilities:
- Prepare for and deliver engaging escape room adventures and STEM puzzle lessons.
- Facilitate hands-on physical challenges, code-breaking activities, and team problem-solving exercises.
- Provide positive reinforcement and encouragement to students.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment for all participants.
- Keep attendance records and manage class administrative tasks.
- Transport class equipment and supplies.
- Help improve and provide feedback on the escape room curriculum.
Qualifications:
- Passion for interactive games, puzzles, STEM, and creative problem-solving.
- Genuine enthusiasm for working with elementary-aged children.
- Ability to create a positive, energetic, and encouraging learning environment.
- Strong leadership, patience, and communication skills to guide kids through puzzle challenges.
- Prior experience working with school-aged children in an after-school, camp, or classroom setting is a plus.
Important Notes:
- This position requires a background check.
- Instructor will provide their own laptop to project the Escape Room activity.
- Certain school location may require a car to transport class supplies and puzzle materials to and from the school.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Will you be able to reliably commute to the school (location varies) for this job?
Work Location: In person
