Job summary
The Future Fundi STEM Instructor will deliver high-quality, hands-on instruction across the Future Fundi learning pathways (Link to our learning pathways). You will facilitate learner-centred sessions using the Future Fundi Academy Curriculum, guide students in building verifiable artifacts and projects and contribute to curriculum refinement through continuous feedback loops.
This role requires passion for Education, teaching practical skills, and transforming lives through innovative STEAM education. You will be part of our bold goal to reach one million learners by 2030, working in schools, office premises, and community centres.
Who we are looking for
Qualifications and ExperienceRequired:- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Education, Engineering, Computer Science, Agriculture, Physics, Electronics, or any STEM related fields.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in technical training, STEM education, vocational training, or related teaching.
- Deep practical knowledge in STEM domains with proven ability to build and create.
- Demonstrated ability to teach practical, hands-on skills to children, youth, or adults.
- Computer skills including email, MS suite, safe internet use, AI, Google workspace, and online platforms.
- Unwavering commitment to safety and proven ability to enforce safety protocols consistently guided by our Child protection policy.
- Passion for making science accessible and excitement about hands-on, experiential learning.
- Alignment with Fundi Bots' mission to accelerate science learning for African youth.
Core CompetenciesTechnical Excellence & Making Skills
- Growth mindset with commitment to continuous technical skill development and learning new technologies.
- Ability to demonstrate skills clearly, troubleshoot problems systematically, and fix things.
- Comfortable with tools, equipment, electronics, programming, and hands-on fabrication.
- Deeply believes in the power of STEM education to transform lives and communities.
Learner-Centered Instruction & Pedagogy
- Ability to explain complex scientific and technical concepts simply and clearly.
- Skilled at scaffolding learning from simple to complex, concrete to abstract.
- Patient, encouraging, and positive with struggling learners, celebrating small wins.
- Creates an inclusive environment where all students can succeed and thrive.
- Tracks student progress diligently and celebrates every achievement and breakthrough.
Collaboration, Communication & Teamwork- Works effectively with fellow instructors, program staff, and leadership.
- Communicates clearly and respectfully with students, parents, teachers, and community members.
- Provides constructive feedback helping colleagues and students improve
- Contributes ideas, innovations, and solutions proactively to the team.
About us
We provide hands-on, practical Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM)) education to children and youth in classrooms, communities and universities.
Our students learn how to build robots, which radically improves school curriculum knowledge, classroom performance provides hands-on vocational skills and career development and empowers students to be forces of change in their communities.
The Fundi Bots learning model is practical, fun, engaging and puts students in a collaborative and exploratory learning environment that inspires them to think beyond simply passing classroom examinations.
