Bring the Spark — Build Your Future While Igniting Theirs
Whether you’re coaching a kid through their first robot build, mentoring a 3D printing project, or leading a camp full of young inventors, you’ll get hands-on experience with real technology, sharpen skills that universities and employers actually look for, and help London’s young builders discover what they’re capable of.
If you love STEM, love working with kids, and believe learning should feel like play — we’d love to meet you.
Who You’ll Be Working With
Spark Techies delivers project-based STEM experiences in London, Ontario — small classes, hands-on projects, and zero “sit and listen” lectures. Our kids design and code robots (LEGO Robotics, with competitive FLL, FTC, and WRO team opportunities), invent and 3D print their own creations using real CAD tools, and take on engineering challenges that teach them to prototype, test, fail, and try again. Our camps and parties spark confidence and creativity in a totally different way — high-energy, full-days of building and discovery.
What We Look For in Every Team Member
Whatever the role, these are the qualities that make a great Spark:
- Genuine enthusiasm for STEM — curiosity is contagious; kids can tell when you love this stuff
- Kid-friendly energy and patience — you celebrate the “aha!” moments and stay calm through the “it’s not working” moments
- Problem-solving mindset — you guide kids toward answers instead of handing them out
- Teamwork and collaboration — you communicate well with instructors, volunteers, and families
- Reliability and initiative — you show up on time, prepared, and ready to jump in
- Adaptability — every kid, class, and camp day is different, and you roll with it
Our Roles
STEM Instructor (Paid Position)
About the role: Instructors lead the show. You’ll guide students through our Robotics classes and 3D Printing pathways, keep lessons on track, developing new lesson content. It’s a chance to teach the way you wish you’d been taught — by building.
At minimum candidates should ….
Have experience with one or more of the following disciplines: robotics, coding, 3D printing, robotic competitions.
Or Be in college / university studying engineering or computer science related programs
How to apply: Send your resume and a short note about your STEM experience to hello@sparktechies.ca with the subject line “STEM Instructor.”
Camp Counsellor(Paid Position)
About the role: Camp at Spark Techies is where STEM gets loud (in the best way). Counsellors lead high-energy days of building, coding, challenges, and games — keeping kids engaged, safe, and having the kind of fun that makes them beg to come back.
Camp Counsellors should:
- Have experience with kids (camping, coaching, babysitting, or leadership experience is a plus)
- Enthusiasm for STEM or a willingness to learn fast
- March Break, PD day or Summer available
- Vulnerable Sector Check requirement
How to apply: Email hello@sparktechies.ca with the subject line “Camp Counsellor” and tell us about your experience working with kids.
STEM Volunteers
About the role: Volunteers are the heartbeat of our classes. You’ll work side-by-side with kids as they build, code, and print — helping them push through frustration and land those lightbulb moments. It’s a rewarding way to earn volunteer hours while building experience that strengthens post-secondary applications and scholarship submissions.
Volunteers should ….
- Be in grade 9 – 12
- During the school year be willing to commit to a 2 hours timeslot over a 3 month period
- During the summer be willing to commit for a minimum of 1 week, Monday – Friday from 9 am – 4 pm.
How to apply: Email hello@sparktechies.ca with the subject line “STEM Volunteer” and tell us a bit about yourself and why you want to volunteer.
Co-op / Placement Student
About the role: Our co-op and placement positions give students real workplace experience in STEM education — not coffee runs. Depending on the term, you might help develop new lesson content, support students in class, or take a leadership role in camp programming.
What you’ll gain:
- Hours and evaluation toward your co-op/placement requirements
- Portfolio-worthy experience in teaching, curriculum, and technology
- Direct mentorship from our team
How to apply: Talk to your school’s co-op office about a placement with Spark Techies, or contact us directly at hello@sparktechies.ca with the subject line “Co-op Placement. For Western Teachers College students, you may also apply from InPlace.