Could you be our next lead teacher?
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!
Our Lead Teachers come from all kinds of backgrounds, including carpentry, education, visual and performing arts. In this role, you will be working with other teachers to teach a classroom basic engineering concepts and to guide groups of (K-6) children in building their own robots. We will train you in all the unique skills, tools, and concepts needed for the position. 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!
Hours
Currently ~6-10 hours per week, afterschool, with more hours available as time goes on.
Compensation
$25 per hour
Requirements
- 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
- Coordinate, manage, staff, and execute events
- Organize and stock teacher carts with robot kits/materials
- Attend staff meetings and professional development opportunities
- Must be able to lift 35 lbs
- Must be able to walk 1.5-2 miles per day
- Must be able to pass a CPR/First Aid certification (we will arrange a certification class)
- Must be able to pass a background check
- Must be available to work late afternoons, weekends and school holidays
- Applicants under 18 must have a current work permit
Preferred Experience
- Teaching in a classroom
- Working with children in-person (at a school, camp, as a babysitter, etc.)
- Working with circuits
- Crafting/making things 3-dimensionally
Location
Classes will take place off-site, at locations in Brooklyn. These are typically in schools, but can also be in parks, community centers, homes (for birthday parties), or other venue partners.
Schedule
Teachers will work summer circuit camps (June – August), select afternoons and most school holidays, as well as some weekends.
Typical summer camp shift: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (½ hour lunch break)
Typical afternoon shift: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Typical school holiday shifts: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm or 10:00 am – 6:30 pm (Both with a ½ hour lunch break)
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.
Application Instructions
To apply, email alison@brooklynrobotfoundry.com
Identify the position you are applying for in the subject line. You must include both a resume and a cover letter with your email to be considered for the position. In your cover letter, please:
- Why do you want to work as an Assistant Teacher teaching robotics to children?
- Describe your previous work experience
- Tell us about what types of things you like to build and make (pictures encouraged!)
- Detail your availability, including how soon you can start