STEM Mentor

STEM Mentor

$30 per hour | Approximately 20 hours per week

Brain Play is looking for a confident, adaptable, and community-minded STEM Mentor to join our team.

This role combines after-school STEM teaching, advanced 1:1 mentoring for neurodivergent learners, and community event leadership across Auckland.

You’ll work with learners across coding, electronics, CAD design, robotics, Minecraft, game design, and creative technology; helping build confidence, curiosity, and real-world problem-solving skills through hands-on learning.

About Brain Play

We’re a small creative team delivering hands-on STEM workshops across Aotearoa.

What began as after-school coding classes in Auckland has grown into nationwide programmes covering robotics, electronics, 3D design and printing, coding, science, Minecraft, and more.

We now work in schools, libraries, community venues, holiday programmes, and 1:1 learning environments; supporting both mainstream learners and neurodivergent tamariki through meaningful, curiosity-led STEM experiences.

Our goal is to create spaces where learners feel safe, supported, capable, and excited to explore new ideas.

About the role

This is a varied role combining teaching, mentoring, leadership, and community engagement.

You’ll deliver after-school STEM classes during the week, provide personalised 1:1 STEM mentoring for neurodivergent learners during school hours, and help lead community workshops and events across Auckland.

Many of our 1:1 learners are highly passionate about technology and engage in advanced STEM topics including electronics, coding, CAD design, PC building, robotics, and creative digital projects.

Availability requirements

• Availability 4 weekday afternoons between 3pm–5pm for after-school classes
• Flexible weekday daytime availability for 1:1 student sessions
• Availability for a half day each weekend
• Reliable private transport and restricted/full driver licence required

Role responsibilities

• Delivering engaging after-school STEM classes
• Supporting neurodivergent learners in 1:1 sessions
• Teaching STEM topics including coding, electronics, CAD design, robotics, game development, and creative technology
• Leading community workshops and holiday events
• Travelling to schools, homes, libraries, and community venues
• Organising activities and equipment for sessions
• Building positive relationships with students, whānau, schools, and community partners
• Keeping simple session notes and communication records
• Supporting the wider team during busy delivery periods

What we’re looking for

• Strong STEM knowledge in at least 2–3 areas such as coding, electronics, robotics, CAD design, 3D printing, PC building, game design, or Minecraft
• Experience working with young people in education, mentoring, tutoring, youth work, or community settings
• Confidence supporting neurodivergent learners or willingness to learn with empathy and curiosity
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Someone calm, adaptable, and solutions-focused
• Confidence managing groups and working independently
• A positive, grounded, and community-minded approach

Experience in education, disability support, youth work, or community programmes would be highly valued.

Growth pathway

This role is designed to grow.

From December 2026, this position will transition into a STEM Programme & Resource Manager role with expanded hours (approximately 30–40 hours per week).

The future version of this role will include programme coordination, STEM resource management, activity planning, logistics support, and helping improve systems and delivery across the organisation.

What we offer

• $30 per hour
• Higher pay rates for some specialised 1:1 work
• Paid travel time and mileage
• Paid first aid training and flu jab
• Ongoing paid training and support
• Christmas and New Year closure
• Opportunity to grow into a larger leadership role
• Play Minecraft for work; still one of our favourite perks

To apply

Please send us:

• Your CV
• A short introduction about yourself
• Your STEM experience and interests
• Your experience working with young people
• Any experience supporting neurodivergent learners
• How your availability aligns with the role including the role change in Dec 2026 - please do not apply if this change is not a good fit for you, we are looking for a long-term addition to our team

We look forward to hearing from you!