Summary:
- Part-time position (10-20 hrs/wk)
- On Location: Various cities within North Shore, IL
- Salary: $18.00-$23.00/hr
Full Job Description:
About our Organization:
Brooklyn Robot Foundry, founded in 2011, is a children’s enrichment organization that delivers creative STEAM programs through robot-building experiences. We partner with schools, camps, and community organizations to bring engaging, project-based learning directly to students ages 2–14. Our programs combine engineering, art, and imagination to help children build confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Every session is designed to be interactive, screen-free, and FUN, ensuring a memorable learning experience for every child. Our mission is to inspire the next generation of innovators by making learning playful, accessible, and meaningful.
Our Mission:
At Brooklyn Robot Foundry, we inspire the next generation of creators through FUN, screen-free STEAM experiences that spark imagination, exploration, and confidence.
About the Role:
Love building, creating, and working with kids? Join Brooklyn Robot Foundry as a Lead Teacher and bring hands-on STEAM learning to life.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead hands-on robot-building classes for children ages 2–14 across schools, camps, and community settings
- Travel to program sites and teach/instruct classes
- Manage time and maintain a positive experience of the class
- Set up, organize, and maintain tools, materials, and projects
- Troubleshoot builds and guide students through problem-solving (training provided by our team)
- Create a fun, inclusive, high-energy classroom that builds confidence and creativity
- Adapt in real-time using improvisation to keep students engaged
- Coordinate with teachers, parents, and site partners during programs
- Provide feedback and insights to improve programs and operations
What We’re Looking For:
- Passion for working with children and interactive learning
- Creative, positive, and energetic personality to lead a classroom
- Strong communication skills
- Reliable, flexible, and able to work in dynamic environments
- Comfortable traveling locally
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
- Willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certification (Certification will be arranged by our team)
- Commitment to creating inclusive, diverse STEAM experiences
Preferred Experience (Nice to Have):
- Teaching, coaching, or leading groups of children (teacher, camp counselor, etc)
- Experience with crafts, building, or circuits
- Familiarity with basic tools, simple software programming, or creative construction
Compensation:
$18.00-$23.00 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. The number of hours per week varies. While we will try to accommodate your preferences and existing commitments, weekdays, weekends and holidays will all make up parts of the schedule.
Location:
Various schools, camps and community centers within North Shore, IL
Interested in Applying?
Send your resume and cover letter to northshore@brooklynrobotfoundry.com
Please make the subject of the emails “Lead Teacher Position”.
***** Brooklyn Robot Foundry North Shore is an Equal Opportunity Employer *****