The Art teacher at Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead is a passionate, energetic individual with experience working with children in small and large groups in an educational setting. They are responsible for leading a lesson for student groups of up to 12 students. Must have a clean driving record. Strong art skills and experience working with groups of children are a must. Strong tech skills are preferred. 

This position is primarily for our After School Program which runs daily during the school year on school days. We also host full day "Mini Camps" on days off from school, and Full Day Summer Camps each full week of summer. 

Responsibilities include:

• Teach art lessons with pre-made lessons plans
• Create new lesson plans and teach those plans to the class
• Track student progress and present the information to parents
• Reinforce classroom rules and Full STEAM Ahead expectations
• Manage students outside the classroom, such as during lunch breaks and "Free Explore" 
• Arrive at 2:00 pm for setup and organization on school days
• Drive a STEAM van (15 passenger van) to pick up students from specified schools
• Work with the "STEAM Culture" elements to promote student behavior and growth
• Assist in End of Day cleanup and organization
• Assist with student check in/out
• Maintain Art classroom equipment and inventory
• Mini Camps (School Break Camps)

Required Skills:

• Mixed media art experience
• K-8 teaching experience
• Classroom management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead’s Off Site Specialist is an organized, passionate individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills. They have a background in education and have experience working with children in various contexts. Most importantly, they are a dynamic and engaging teacher, and will travel to teach STEAM classes across multiple locations per week. They can plan and develop curricula as well as follow lesson plans provided by Full STEAM Ahead. They have a broad range of responsibilities ranging from teaching, planning, partnership development, STEAM Lab organization, and marketing.

Why Join Our Team?

• Positive, supportive, and innovative work environment

• Ongoing professional training and support

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Health insurance and 401(k) retirement plan

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching STEAM classes at several different Off Site Programs (OSP) 

• Scheduling for all OSP

• Curriculum Design and organization for all OSP

• Inventory for all OSP

• Oversight at all OSP - communicating with partner organizations, admin, teachers, ensuring quality, preparedness, etc. 

• Generate new leads for partnerships for off site programs

• Establish new Off Site Programs in and around our geographical area

• OSS recruiting/hiring support - helping to find, train, and hire additional off site teachers as needed

• Outreach - community driven projects to increase access to STEAM programming

• IT support assistance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Education, Psychology, Family Studies, or related field preferred)

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Education Director or Assistant Director in early childhood education

• At least 2 years of management or supervisory experience

• Strong leadership, organizational, and time-management skills

• Knowledge of Creative Curriculum 

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

• Genuine passion for working with young children and supporting families

• Availability to work full-time, on-site hours

Make a Lasting Impact

We believe children deserve more than just childcare — they deserve a foundation for lifelong success. If you’re a leader who shares our passion for early learning, child development, and inspiring educators, we’d love for you to join our team.

Apply today and help shape the future of young learners!

Schedule 

The schedule and responsibilities for the Off Site Specialist vary with the school year. Their primary responsibilities take place during the school year as they travel to partner schools and organizations to teach, while during breaks they help out on campus at Full STEAM Ahead to help with the extra staffing needs during school breaks.  

Summer - Lead Teacher and/or Summer Camp Site Director

Fall - Off Site Specialist 

Winter - Lead Teacher/Site Director of Offsite Programs

Spring - Off Site Specialist 

Benefits

• Healthcare subsidy 

• 401K match

• Free/discounted programs for children

• Paid holidays

• 2 weeks paid time off annually

• Transportation allowance (car payment, insurance, fuel, mileage)

• Annual raises

• Opportunities for additional pay with added responsibilities, such as running birthday parties

• Bonus pay for developing new partnerships

The Art teacher at Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead is a passionate, energetic individual with experience working with children in small and large groups in an educational setting. They are responsible for leading a lesson for student groups of up to 12 students. Must have a clean driving record. Strong art skills and experience working with groups of children are a must. Strong tech skills are preferred. 

This position is primarily for our After School Program which runs daily during the school year on school days. We also host full day "Mini Camps" on days off from school, and Full Day Summer Camps each full week of summer. 

Responsibilities include:

• Teach STEM and/or Art lessons with pre-made lessons plans
• Create new lesson plans and teach those plans to the class
• Track student progress and present the information to parents
• Reinforce classroom rules and Full STEAM Ahead expectations
• Manage students outside the classroom, such as during lunch breaks and "Free Explore" 
• Arrive at 2:00 pm for setup and organization on school days
• Drive a STEAM van (15 passenger van) to pick up students from specified schools
• Work with the "STEAM Culture" elements to promote student behavior and growth
• Assist in End of Day cleanup and organization
• Assist with student check in/out
• Maintain classroom equipment and inventory
• Mini Camps (School Break Camps)

Required Skills:

• Strong technology skills (Minecraft, Robotics, basic coding, 3D modeling)
• Mixed media art experience
• K-8 teaching experience
• Classroom management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Description

Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead’s Summer STEAM Teacher is the passionate, energetic, positive teacher leading daily lessons and keeping STEAM engaging, fun, and organized. They work well with a team, have great rapport with students and families, and are above all an outstanding educator.  They have a background in education and have experience working with children in various contexts. They can follow a lesson plan well and generate their own ideas for meeting their students' needs within a lesson. 

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching STEM classes and/or Art classes (both preferred)

• Preparing for lessons ahead of time using preset lesson plans

• Working flexibly within the curriculum to ensure all students’ needs are met

• Organizing and cleaning the classroom space and common space

• Ensuring “STEAM Culture” is always evident and encouraged

• Communicating regularly with all stakeholders (staff, students, families, administration) via email and in person

• Effectively managing student behaviors with minimal intervention

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Education, Psychology, Family Studies, or related field preferred)

• Preferred 1+ year of experience as a teacher in a traditional classroom setting OR 2 years in a non-traditional setting

• Strong organizational time-management skills

• Knowledge of Creative STEAM Curriculum 

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

• Genuine passion for working with young children and supporting families

• Availability to work full-time, on-site hours during summer

Schedule 

The Summer STEAM Teacher works from 8am - 4:30pm OR from 8:30am - 5pm and may be responsible for opening or closing, per the site director’s scheduling needs. 40 hours per week are expected during summer, at least 4 weeks during summer. 

Benefits

• Free/discounted programs for children

• Paid holidays

• Annual raises

• Paid training

The Full Time STEM Teacher position is a 40 hour per week position that combines offsite STEM teaching at satellite sites with on campus teaching at Full STEAM Ahead Naples and/or Full STEAM Ahead Ft Myers. 

Responsibilities include:

• Teach STEM lessons with pre-made lessons plans provided by Full STEAM Ahead
• Create new lesson plans and teach those plans
• Track student progress and present the information to parents
• Reinforce classroom rules and Full STEAM Ahead expectations
• Manage students inside and outside the classroom, such as during lunch breaks and "Free Explore" 
• Teach STEAM classes offsite at a partner school 
• Communicate with partner schools and be a liaison between STEAM and partner schools 
• Drive a STEAM van (15 passenger van) to pick up students from specified schools
• Work with the "STEAM Culture" elements to promote student behavior and growth
• Assist in end of day cleanup and organization
• Assist with student check in/out
• Maintain STEM classroom equipment and inventory
• Teach during Mini Camps (School Break Camps)
• Teach during Summer Camps

Required Skills:

• Strong Technology skills (Minecraft, 3D modeling, basic coding, etc)
• Strong science background 
• K-8 teaching experience
• Classroom management skills
• Flexible scheduling
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Benefits include:

• Free or discounted camps and child care
• Health benefits
• Employer 401k match

Description

Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead’s STEAM Site Director is the backbone of each Summer Camp site. They are an organized, dynamic individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills. They have a background in education and have experience working with children in various contexts. They can plan, develop, and implement curricula as well as follow lesson plans provided by Full STEAM Ahead. They excel at leading teams and building communities. They are very comfortable with a broad range of responsibilities ranging from teaching, planning, training, customer service, event organization, makerspace setup, and marketing. 

Key Responsibilities

• Leading a team of teachers and volunteers at a single Summer Camp site

• Communicating regularly with all stakeholders (staff, students, families, administration) via phone, email, and in person

• Hiring and training a team of teachers to uphold Full STEAM Ahead standards, with help 

• Observing and providing feedback for the site-based team

• Teaching STEM classes, art classes, explore classes, or Specialty Camps as needed

• Managing student behaviors and being the “go-to” person for classroom management 

• Build a community of creativity, support, empathy, grit, and fearless problem solving

• Use CRM software (Jackrabbit Class, GHL) to engage with customers 

• On site tech support

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Education, Psychology, Family Studies, or related field preferred)

• Preferred 2 years of experience as an Education Director or Assistant Director

• At least 1 year of management or supervisory experience

• Strong leadership, organizational, and time-management skills

• Knowledge of Creative STEAM Curriculum 

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

• Genuine passion for working with young children and supporting families

• Availability to work full-time, on-site hours during summer

Schedule 

The Site Director is responsible for making sure there is someone on site by 8am to open every morning and there is someone staying until 5pm to close every day. The official hours can vary, but will constitute a 8 hour shift between 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday during the entirety of the summer. 

Benefits

• Free/discounted programs for children

• Paid holidays

• Annual raises

• Paid training