STEM Instructor

STEM Instructor at RoboThink Northwest Toronto

RoboThink is looking for energetic, patient, and friendly class instructors to lead kids in having fun while learning!

We are a STEM edu-tainment company that introduces children in grades K-8 to robotics and coding concepts through the use of our patented robot building blocks and easy-to-use coding software. We’re looking to expand our company with smart, creative, and fun instructors to join our team!

Qualifications:

• Energetic and passionate about working with K-8 children
• Prior experience working with children, or coaching sports or recreation programs in a learning environment is preferred
• Experienced with technology, robotics and/or coding (Scratch, Python etc.) or willing to learn and be proficient at it
• Strong adaptability, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to take initiative, work well independently and with a team
• Have patience and empathy to support and encourage learners at different skill levels and paces
• Able to get creative in designing engaging, hands-on activities that make complex concepts accessible and fun
• Must have a car and be able to travel to running classes located in Innisfil, Barrie and/or surrounding areas
• Must be available to work weekends and some weekdays
• Certification in Standard First Aid and CPR-C/AED
• High Five (Principles of Healthy Child Development) an asset
• Recent or to-be graduate of a teaching, ECE, ECA degree/diploma, or equivalent an asset

Prior knowledge of robotics/coding is NOT necessary. We are more than happy to provide training to candidates who do not have a robotics/coding background.

Job Description:

• Familiarize oneself with RoboThink hardware and course materials, carefully study the curriculum, teacher training manual, classroom procedures, and policies
• Use RoboThink materials to conduct classes – pay attention to individual students to help them with the learning process; organize fun games in class; address beahvioural issues and troubleshoot technical issues
• Communicate with parents/partners on students' progress
• Administrative tasks such as taking attendance, organizing tech equipment, curriculum binders and printouts
• Provide feedback and concerns back to RoboThink's management team
• Transport of class materials from storage to the classroom; clean up and pack away classroom materials for transport back to storage

Apply today – submit both your resume and cover letter for a successful application. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as we are hiring urgently.

A successful candidate must be able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), and be legally allowed to work in Canada.

Please state in your cover letter why you are interested in teaching kids robotics and coding, what makes you a good candidate for the position (personality & experience), as well as your availability.

Job Types: Part-Time, Contract
*Please Note: schedule for our programs can change and will vary for each term.*

Contract length: At least 3 months (Renewable)

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person