After-School Robotics Coach

When you hear the word robot, do you smile? Do you get excited when you get to use your hands to build things? Do you find joy in building with kids? Then this is the perfect job for you!

In this role, you will be teaching groups of children basic engineering concepts and guiding them in building their own robots. We will train you in all the unique skills, tools, and concepts needed for the position.

We are especially looking for people who are creative, DIY-lovers, great with kids, and deeply interested in learning more about STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). Our teachers have backgrounds in various disciplines, including visual and performing arts. We need people who can take a hot glue gun to popsicle sticks and cardboard and create something that physically holds up and looks totally awesome - all while having a blast!

Requirements

• Enjoy working with children
• Love to make things with your hands (e.g woodworking, sculpture, crafts, set construction, baking, cooking, etc)
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Patient and friendly
• Flexible
• Like having fun
• Believe in diversifying the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) classroom
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds
• Must be able to pass a CPR/First Aid certification (we will arrange a certification class)
• Must have full access to a vehicle

Preferred Experience

• Teaching/leading a classroom
• Working with children in-person (teacher, camp counselor, babysitter, etc.)
• Working with circuits
• Crafting/making things 3-dimensionally

Hours

10-15 hours per week

Location

Classes will be held throughout Fairfield County.

Schedule

Teachers will work select mornings, afternoons and most school holidays, as well as some weekends. Assistant teachers may also be needed to attend marketing events.

Training

All new teachers will go through paid training and shadow senior teachers prior to starting. Exact schedule TBD. Teachers will also have to attend a CPR training course or provide proof of certification within the last year.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person