Steamoji Academy Vice-Director

Job Description: Vice-Director

What is Steamoji?

Steamoji is a maker academy that complements and enriches children's school studies by exposing them to new technologies in fabrication, physical computing, engineering and digital arts while teaching them Steamoji soft skills, such as design thinking, a growth mindset and entrepreneurship. With these foundational skills, students are then challenged with problems and encouraged to imagine, create, share and then improve their own solutions. For more information about the Steamoji brand, and how we help prepare children for the 21st-century careers of their future, visit

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic education professional to manage daily operations and lead staff by inspiring a passion for STEM subjects, while creating a safe, engaging, and welcoming learning environment for Steamoji families.

You must be adaptable, flexible, and open to change. Your strong communication and leadership skills make you a self-starter who gets things done. Excellent customer service and sales abilities are essential, as you will be responsible for promoting memberships and building strong relationships with families.

Are you familiar with STEM curricula and passionate about working with children? Are you confident engaging with parents and community members? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

As a key leader, the Vice Director plays a crucial role in ensuring the success and smooth operation of the academy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the academy
• Serve as an ambassador for the Steamoji brand
• Recruit, train, and support staff in delivering our STEAM curriculum
• Follow up on leads, conduct academy tours, schedule trial sessions, and assist families with registration
• Close sales by converting consultations into enrollments
• Engage with children and families to deliver an exceptional client experience
• Communicate clearly with parents about their child's progress and learning
• Supervise and support a team of facilitators
• Ensure the academy remains a fun, safe, and engaging learning environment
• Maintain corporate standards for cleanliness and daily operations
• Adapt quickly and respond effectively to changes in academy dynamics
• Report regularly to the Director
• Contribute management expertise and continuously seek ways to improve academy performance

Qualifications & Skills:

• Post-secondary graduate (degree or diploma), ideally seeking a leadership, sales, or management role involving children and parent engagement
• Minimum of 2 years of management experience
• Proven experience working with children ages 5 and up, with genuine enthusiasm for their development
• Teaching experience and a strong understanding of children's learning needs
• Background or knowledge in coding, 3D printing, digital design, or engineering is an asset
• Strong understanding of business operations, sales strategies, and team leadership
• Comfortable with technology, social media, and standard office equipment
• Flexible availability to meet scheduling demands
• Fun, outgoing, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent multitasking skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Deadline- and detail-oriented—able to meet commitments and ensure no customer is overlooked
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Sales-focused and proactive—takes initiative, doesn't wait for leads, and is confident in approaching, learning, analyzing, and reporting

Job Type: Full-time, contract

Hours: 30 hours per week or above (evenings and weekends)

Salary: $20 per hour to start

Location: Victoria, BC

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• Management: 1 year (required)
• Teaching: 1 year (required)
• Customer Service: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person