Instructor, - Childs Crafts, Stem, Maker Skills, Elementary Level Subjects

_**MiniMakers - Part time & on call Instructor - South Vancouver Studio, Vancouver Aquarium, & H.R MacMillan Space Centre.**_

Supporting the youth of today to be the makers of tomorrow, MiniMakers is an educational centre focused on developing valuable life skills involving a variety of age-appropriate and safe creative activities. Turning their imaginations into reality, our makers use child-safe woodworking equipment, various production tools (including software design tools) and a wide range of decorative approaches to produce both practical and artistic items. The skills they develop support growth in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) while also building an “I can do it” mentality with real world outcomes. Our makers build creativity, confidence and skill, all the while having a lot of fun

**The Job**:
**We are looking for individuals who are interested in Arts, Science, Space Science and Aquarium Sciences. Must love interacting and guiding kids and are outgoing, eager to help and share experiences with kids 5 - 12. The position starts off as part time/on call for all shifts. Shifts vary between 4 hour and 7.5, Monday - Sunday. Opportunities exist for full time and leadership roles in the future.**
- Lead, instruct and guide kids through various STEM based lessons in our **Vancouver based Studios** and Outposts including the **Vancouver Aquarium & H.R MacMillan Space Centre.**
- Work with kids on creative projects involving design, maker skills and art. Guide kids through the attractions on field trips and support their learning objectives.
- Run science demonstrations that are amazing to watch.
- Experience with space science or ocean science is an asset but not required. An amazing opportunity for High School Grads or College level students pursing space or Ocean Sciences or Arts.
- $18 hour base wage.
- Schedule varies. Part-time and/or on call.
- Full, unrestricted Class 5 Drivers License preferred, but not required. Position may occasionally requires travel between South Vancouver, Vancouver Aquarium, & the MacMillan Space Centre.
- **More About MiniMakers**_

MiniMakers Mission:
MiniMakers is dedicated to igniting the next generation of makers, supporting them as they turn their dreams into reality. We promote imagination, self-confidence and ingenuity to help build valuable life skills while safely empowering youth to dream, create, build and inspire.

MiniMakers core values:

- We respect safety above all else
- We are courageous in our innovation and believe it’s possible
- We are pioneers, pushing for boundless creativity through curiosity and skill
- We believe in developing life skills for our youth, they are the future
- We enjoy the journey as much as the destination
- We make sometime, everyday

MiniMakers culture:
Living up to our core values and ensuring that they are present in all that we do, the culture within MiniMakers is one of creation, positivity, safety and purpose. We believe that by investing in our youth, the future will be a better place and makers will play a key role in moving our innovative society forward. Whether we are improving the lives of individuals simply to be more skilled at hands on tasks, or whether our makers move into broad reaching innovative industries, we feel we will make a positive difference and one that matters.

What our customers can expect:
Our customers can expect the following with every encounter with MiniMakers:

- Courteous and positive employees, facilitators and personnel.
- Safety in all aspects of what we do, with no exceptions.
- To be treated as valued makers and be treated with respect, appreciation and gratitude.
- A boundless desire to find creative solutions to make everything work.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: Up to $18.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- What is your experience as a maker (crafts, art, workshop skills, etc)?
- Please describe why you feel you would be a good fit for this role in MiniMakers?

**Experience**:

- working with children: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English fluently and clearly (required)

Licence/Certification:

- drivers license (required)

Work Location: In person