Part-Time Lead Instructor for Brooklyn Robot Foundry Washington, DC
Summary:
$18 – $22/hour
Part-time (10-20 hrs/wk)
On-location work in various areas of DC
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Full job description
ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION
The Brooklyn Robot Foundry was founded in Brooklyn, NY, in 2011 and has expanded throughout the United States. Our programs teach circuitry and engineering to children 2-14. Using our signature designs and building methods, we encourage children to develop critical thinking and harness their creativity in a screen-free environment.
JOB POSITION DESCRIPTION
Do you want to make a difference? Brooklyn Robot Foundry Washington, DC seeks part-time educators who enjoy working with children to lead robot-building classes in local schools, after school programs, during school holidays, summer vacations and at birthday parties.
Successful candidates will demonstrate an enthusiasm for hands-on, STEAM-focused learning and be creative thinkers, problem solvers and strong verbal communicators. An ability to work with a variety of learners and create a welcoming environment that encourages creativity and confidence is essential.
This is a perfect job for an upper class college or graduate student pursuing a career in early childhood education who seeks in-class experience or someone who is looking for part time work while pursing another career (i.e. actors, artists and designers). If you are responsible, enjoy working with children and like to build, join us! There is an opportunity for advancement as we grow and expand throughout the region.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate robot-building classes
- Keeping your tools organized and stocked
- Troubleshooting robot issues (we will teach you how!)
- Traveling to different locations to teach classes
- Ensuring the classes stay on time and within their agreed upon time limit
- Encouraging and confidence building with kids
- Stay positive and fun under pressure!
- Learning how to build the different projects
- Improv in the classroom
- Coordinating with teachers, clients and parents on site
- Reporting feedback to the appropriate channels
Requirements
- Enjoy working with children
- Love to make things with your hands (e.g woodworking, sculpture, crafts, set construction, baking, cooking, etc)
- Extremely reliable
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Patient and friendly
- Flexible
- Like having fun
- Believe in diversifying the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) classroom
- Reliable transportation
- Must be able to lift 35 pounds
- Must be able to pass a CPR/First Aid certification (we will arrange a certification class)
- Must be able to walk 1.5-2 miles per day
Preferred Experience (but not required):
- Teaching/leading a classroom
- Working with children in-person (teacher, camp counselor, babysitter, etc.)
- Working with circuits
- Using power tools
- Crafting/making things 3-dimensionally
- Using basic programming software
Compensation
$18-22 per hour based on experience and fit to role
Hours
This is a Part-Time role with hours ranging from 10-20 hours per week
Location
Various school within Washington, DC generally within NE and NW
Benefits
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Referral program
INTERESTED IN APPLYING?
Send your resume and cover letter to washingtondc@brooklynrobotfoundry.com.
You must include both a resume AND cover letter to be considered for the position (if you don’t send a custom cover letter, your application will NOT be considered).
Please make the subject of the emails “Lead Teacher Position”.
In your cover letter you should:
- Describe why you think you would be a good fit
- Describe your previous work experience with children
- Tell us about what types of things you like to build and make (pictures encouraged!)
- Detail your availability, including how soon you can start
***** Brooklyn Robot Foundry Washington, DC is an Equal Opportunity Employer *****