Job Description:
Spark Logic Academy is a children’s education academy located in Rochedale, Brisbane. We provide small-group learning programs for children in Maths, English, Logic, Phonics, STEM and Coding.
We are currently looking for a reliable and engaging part-time STEM Teacher to support young students with science, basic physics, hands-on experiments and structured problem-solving activities.
This role is suitable for a science teacher, STEM tutor, education student, science student, engineering student, or experienced children’s program instructor who enjoys explaining concepts clearly to children.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach small-group STEM classes for children
- Explain science and basic physics concepts in a simple, child-friendly way
- Prepare and deliver safe hands-on STEM activities
- Support observation, questioning, problem-solving and teamwork
- Follow Spark Logic Academy lesson materials and teaching structure
- Adjust explanations based on student age and ability
- Encourage curiosity, confidence and participation
- Maintain a safe, respectful and engaging classroom environment
- Provide simple feedback to parents or the academy manager when required
Requirements:
- Experience teaching, tutoring, mentoring or working with children
- Good science knowledge, especially basic physics
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to explain technical ideas in straightforward language
- Patient, reliable and organised
- Comfortable teaching small groups
- Able to manage hands-on activities safely
- Weekend availability preferred
- Queensland Blue Card required, or willingness/eligibility to obtain one before teaching
Preferred:
- STEM, science, engineering, physics or education background
- Experience teaching primary school students
- Experience with hands-on experiments or children’s science activities
- Classroom management experience
- Availability on weekends and selected weekday afternoons
Location:
Spark Logic Academy, Rochedale, Brisbane
Pay:
Pay will depend on experience, suitability and final role arrangement. Employment type, award, contractor/employee classification, pay and compliance requirements must be confirmed before engagement.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume to:
[email protected]
Email subject:
STEM Teacher Application - Your Full Name
Please include:
- your resume
- your teaching/tutoring experience
- your science/STEM background
- age groups you can teach
- your availability, especially weekends
- your Blue Card status
- your expected hourly rate
- a short answer to this question:
How would you explain gravity to a 6-year-old child?
Suitable applicants may be contacted by phone to arrange a face-to-face interview at Spark Logic Academy.
All Blue Card, child-safety, employment, pay and compliance requirements must be checked and confirmed before engagement.
Pay: From $50.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
📌 Part-Time STEM Teacher, Primary Students (Rochedale)
🏢 Spark Logic Academy
📍 Rochedale