Robotics Instructor / STEM Teacher

Job Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Robotics Instructor / STEM Teacher, where you'll ignite curiosity and inspire young minds through engaging robotics and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in children of various ages. As a key contributor to our educational programs, you will design and deliver hands-on lessons that make STEM concepts come alive, encouraging students to explore the exciting world of robotics and innovation. Your enthusiasm and expertise will help cultivate a love for learning while supporting early childhood education and development.

Duties

• The successful candidate will:
• Conduct robotics sessions according to the academy curriculum.
• Teach students the principles of Robotics, Electronics, Coding, and robot structural design.
• Guide students through hands-on building, programming, and problem-solving activities.
• Follow academy procedures for attendance tracking, student evaluation, and reporting.
• Conduct assessments, tests, and evaluate student work.
• Support students during classes and help them achieve learning goals.
• Communicate and coordinate with parents regarding student progress.
• Create an engaging, positive, and safe learning environment.

Skills

• Proven experience in tutoring or teaching children in educational settings, especially in STEM or robotics programs
• Strong background in early childhood education principles and practices
• Excellent communication skills to effectively explain complex concepts in an accessible manner
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse learning styles and developmental levels
• Passion for inspiring young learners through hands-on activities and interactive lessons
• Experience working with children in a classroom or extracurricular environment is highly desirable
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for robotics, technology, and innovative teaching methods

QualificationsRequired

• Ability to acquire and effectively teach the robotics curriculum.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Basic to intermediate computer programming knowledge.
• Ability to engage and motivate students in a classroom environment.

Preferred

• Background in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Science, or a related field.
• Experience with robotics platforms such as LEGO Robotics, VEX Robotics, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar.
• Experience working with children in educational, camp, tutoring, or mentoring environments.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Scratch, Python, Blockly, or C++.

Join us in shaping the future by empowering children with the skills they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving technological world. This is more than a job — it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact while developing your own teaching talents!

Pay: $21.00-$27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person