A Middle or High School Teacher teaches middle school students, usually in grades 6 - 12, in a public or private school. Teaches one subject, or a group of subjects, such as math and science; works with one class all year or teaches different classes of students throughout the day. May mentor students, coach a school team or advise a student club. May specialize in working with students learning English or students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
Part-Time STEM Instructor — Tinker Labs Eugene Tinker Labs Oregon Eugene, OR Job Details Part-time $28 - $30 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Behavior management Youth programs teaching experience Personal service experience with children Experience working with children Working with students Full Job Description Part-Time STEM Instructor —
Tinker Labs Eugene Location:
Downtown Eugene, OR (Fifth Street Public Market District)
Job Type:
Part-Time Pay:
$30/hour About Us Tinker Labs is bringing hands-on, all-sciences STEM education to Eugene for the first time — an internationally established program now opening its first U.S. location. We run a structured, age-tailored 9-month curriculum for kids ages 3-13, covering the full range of sciences. We're looking for instructors to join us as we build something new in the Eugene community. About the Role You'll lead small, hands-on classes once weekly across our four age-tiered programs. Strong classroom management is essential to this role — you'll be running hands-on, activity-based lessons independently, which means keeping a group of energetic kids focused, safe, and engaged is just as important as the science content itself. This is a part-time, evening/after-school schedule — a great fit for someone building a flexible teaching career, supplementing another role, or returning to hands-on instruction on their own terms.
Our Programs:
Tinker Garden (ages 3-5) — 45 minutes, capped at 8 kids + accompanying parent Tinker Tots (ages 6-7) — 60 minutes, capped at 10 students Tinker Town (ages 8-9) — 60 minutes, capped at 10 students Tinker World (ages 10-13) — 75 minutes, capped at 10 students What You'll Do Independently manage a classroom in one or more of our four programs, keeping activities on track and every student engaged Lead engaging, hands-on STEM classes using our proven Tinker Labs methodology — no lesson planning required Follow our structured curriculum and teaching framework that's been refined internationally; we handle the planning, you focus on delivery and classroom management Adapt pacing and approach to the age group you're teaching Create a safe, encouraging, and genuinely fun classroom environment Communicate with parents about student progress Help make science feel exciting, not intimidating, for every kid in the room What We're Looking For Proven classroom or group management skills (this is a must-have) Experience with kids in a teaching, tutoring, camp counselor, or coaching capacity A background in education OR a STEM field (science, engineering, tech, math) — either is welcome Patience, energy, and genuine enthusiasm for working with kids Comfort working across different age bands, or a clear preference if you're specialized Reliable availability for evening/after-school hours What We Provide Full training and certification in the Tinker Labs methodology Ready-made lesson materials and curriculum Support and mentorship as you develop your classroom management skills
Job Location:
296 E 5th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
Pay:
$28.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 6.0 - 20.0 per week
