Lego Robotics After School Instructor

If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at recruiting-u@smith.edu.

Essential Functions

Introduce the Lego Robotics challenges (provided to you) to the students on the grades fourth through sixth team(s). Facilitate students as they try to navigate building a robot and programming it to complete challenges provided. Serve as a mentor and facilitator of learning. Supervise and manage students, work to promote student success and satisfaction, utilize positive behavioral management to support students, work with and report to program facilitator. Maintain a daily schedule/routine, manage daily attendance, maintain program supplies and equipment, manage program spaces, and collaborate with teachers. Prepare for and attend the district-wide competition.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience:

Experience leading elementary students in a group setting. Associate's Degree in education or related field or prior experience teaching specialty area to elementary aged students. Experience working with children in group settings.

Skills:

Ability to form positive and supportive relationships with children and adults. Ability to be flexible and work as a member of a team. Good organizational and interpersonal skills.

Program Schedule

2 or 4 days a week, 2:30 - 5:00 pm

Pay range

In addition to a competitive benefits package, pay for this role is typically between $18-22/hour, covering the middle half of market compensation.Actual compensation will vary based on individual qualifications.

Position Type

Please attach BOTH a current resume and a cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position. Be sure you have provided all attachments before submitting your application.

Review of applications will begin

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women's colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.

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