OVERVIEW
STEAMOLOGY is seeking an engaging, practical, and reflective Local STEAM Teacher / Instructor (Part-Time) to join our academic team in Ho Chi Minh City. This role leads interdisciplinary, hands-on learning programs for children through project-based experiments, design challenges, and foundational robotics. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is passionate about shaping future-ready learners through inquiry, real-world problem solving, and active facilitation.
WHY JOIN STEAMOLOGY?
At STEAMOLOGY, hands-on learning meets real-world impact. Working with us means building a meaningful career in STEAM education while developing strong leadership and classroom management skills in a collaborative, high-performing environment.
For further information about our academic programs, mission, and learning philosophy, please visit our website: STEAMOLOGY Profile
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Hourly Rate: 200,000 - 350,000 VND gross (Negotiable hourly rate determined by qualifications, relevant experience, and class assignments, with performance-based opportunities.)
Structured Professional Development: Role-specific onboarding, STEAMology competency framework sign-offs, and clear pathways toward Specialist Instructor or Lead Teacher roles.
Professional Credentials: Formal letters of recommendation, performance certificates, and verified teaching experience for future career or academic steps.
High-Profile Exposure: Opportunity to teach across STEAMology learning centers, top B2B partner international/bilingual schools, and public educational showcases.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The STEAM Teacher is responsible for safe lesson delivery, student learning outcomes, classroom culture, assessment, routine parent/school communication, and the direct leadership of assigned Teaching Assistants (TAs). This is a broad teaching role focused on inquiry and the Engineering Design Process.
Reports to: Education Head
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Planning, Materials & Readiness:
Review approved learning objectives, lesson plans, assessment criteria, and relevant student information before each class.
Prepare, test, and verify demonstrations, science explanations, tools, kits, consumables, devices, and appropriate backup activities.
Brief assigned Teaching Assistants on lesson flow, responsibilities, equipment controls, priority students, behaviour supports, and required learning evidence.
STEAM Teaching & Facilitation:
Lead engaging, age-appropriate inquiry, experiments, engineering challenges, guided builds, teamwork, and structured reflection.
Connect practical activities to accurate concepts in science, mathematics, engineering, technology, and design.
Facilitate the Engineering Design Process, enabling students to plan, create, test, explain, receive feedback, and improve their own work.
Use effective questioning and feedback to develop confidence, curiosity, problem-solving, and independent thinking.
Classroom Management & Assessment:
Establish and maintain safe, positive, and well-paced classroom routines, including arrivals, transitions, material use, teamwork, breaks, and dismissal.
Differentiate support and challenge to meet varied learner needs without removing the intended learning objective or completing work for students.
Assess student understanding, process skills, safety, teamwork, and improvement using approved evidence, rubrics, and class records.
Identify and report recurring misconceptions, learning barriers, and recommended curriculum improvements.
Leadership, Safety & Quality:
Direct assigned TAs during class delivery and model effective questioning, behaviour guidance, equipment handling, and professional communication.
Maintain high standards for lesson delivery, student participation, learning evidence, classroom presentation, and equipment care.
Pause, adapt, or escalate an activity when supervision, equipment, materials, learner readiness, or safety controls are insufficient.
Complete required class records and contribute accurate information for approved parent/school updates when requested.
Safeguarding, Confidentiality & Safety:
Actively supervise student arrival, break times, and dismissal to guarantee student physical safety at all times.
Uphold strict confidentiality regarding student personal details, academic performance, and family data.
Strictly follow all organizational health, safety, and incident-reporting protocols.
OUR REQUIREMENTS
MUST-HAVES (NON-NEGOTIABLES)
Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience teaching STEAM and working with children in a classroom, after-school or camp environment.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Language Proficiency: Strong English proficiency (IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent) and age-appropriate explanation skills.
Teaching Pedagogy: Ability to lead inquiry, engineering design, experiments, projects, and reflective discussion.
Safeguarding & Safety: Must complete our child protection training, follow line-of-sight safety procedures, and pass our mandatory safety assessment during onboarding.
Classroom Management & Engagement: Ability to independently maintain student focus, encourage positive behaviour, manage transitions, and support struggling learners.
NICE-TO-HAVES (PREFERABLES)
Professional Certification: Teaching certification (TESOL, CELTA, TEFL, TKT..), project-based learning, enquiry-based learning, or child-development training.
Specialized STEAM Tools: Hands-on experience with specific robotics, block-coding (e.g., Tynker, LEGO Education, Microbit, Roblox, Minecraft Edu), or lab equipment.
Digital & STEAM Literacy: Ability to seamlessly run classroom audio-visual tools, connect and troubleshoot hardware/sensors, and support students using digital media and coding software.
PROGRAMS
On-site B2B after-school activity (ASA) clubs
Weekday after-school and/or evening classes
Weekend workshops and/or birthday parties
Camps (Summer, Winter..)
Special events, holiday and workshops
This position is part-time. Depending on candidate availability and the time of academic year, Local STEAM Teacher / Instructor - Weekday Availability typically works between 4-28 hours per week.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this role, it is mandatory to submit both a Resume/CV and a Cover Letter. Please send your application to info@steamology.com.vn.
Note: We operate a rolling recruitment process, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
All academic and support appointments at STEAMOLOGY must meet internal quality standards and local regulatory requirements, including identity verification, background checks, and child protection screening.
SAFEGUARDING & COMMUNITY COMMITMENT
STEAMOLOGY is deeply committed to the rights of all students to be safe, respected, valued, and protected. Teachers and all staff members occupy a position of trust; all staff members are expected to share this commitment, maintain a duty of care, report any student wellbeing concerns immediately through designated channels, and strictly uphold our Code of Conduct.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please ensure your application is submitted directly through the official channel/email info@steamology.com.vn.
STEAMOLOGY will never request any fees or payments at any stage of the application process.