Casual science educators wanted for STEM Train January holiday program

About Us

STEM Train runs hands-on science holiday programs for primary school aged children in Melbourne’s South East. Our sessions are led by scientists and mapped to the Australian curriculum, so kids spend their holidays running real experiments, not watching a screen. We are committed to a safe and inclusive environment where every child feels welcome and every educator is supported, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The program was started by two founders with backgrounds in medical research and pharmacy, and our first sessions ran in September 2026.

Role Description

STEM Train is seeking casual science educators for our January school holiday program for primary school aged children. You will help deliver hands-on, curriculum-aligned science sessions in a small-team classroom setting, working alongside a co-educator and with support from the program director. This role is casual, with potential for permanent employment as STEM Train grows.

Key responsibilities

- Demonstrate experiments and guide children through hands-on science activities
- Co-deliver each class with a partner educator (one science-focused, one teaching-focused)
- Bring enthusiasm for teaching to every session, keeping children engaged, safe and on task
- Speak clearly and confidently to the class, explaining experiments and concepts in a way children can follow
- Answer children’s questions or have the ability to
- Troubleshoot on the day when an experiment or activity doesn’t go to plan
- Complete the training provided before the program begins

Essential criteria

- A general knowledge of basic science and/or a teaching background




- Patience and enjoyment of working with children
- A commitment to keeping children safe, including following supervision and safety procedures at all times
- The ability to multitask and think on your feet
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good troubleshooting skills
- Confidence with hands-on work, including setting up and running experiments safely and carefully
- Availability throughout the full January school holiday period
- A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Desirable criteria

- Experience in primary teaching, research, science communication or currently undertaking a degree in a STEM field
- Awareness of safe practice with science materials, such as lab or workshop safety experience, and a current First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
- Creativity and the ability to think outside the box, whether adapting an activity on the day or suggesting new ideas
- Digital skills, for possible involvement in STEM Train’s online expansion

Who this suits

Casual primary school teachers, science teachers and scientists, research assistants, STEM university students, engineers and mathematicians. No experience running science workshops is needed.

Future opportunities

STEM Train is planning to expand online. For the right person, digital involvement may lead to a more permanent role.

How to apply

To apply, send your CV along with your answers to the essential criteria to [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you. Application closes on the 22nd November, 2026.

Pay: $26.72 – $43.65 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week

Advantages:

- Employee discount
- Travel reimbursement

Work Location: In person

📌 Casual Science Educators (Chadstone)
🏢 STEM Train
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