Summer Drone Camp Instructor

Position Type:
Summer School

Date Posted:
4/27/2026

Location:
Summer Learning Academy

District:
Ann Arbor Public Schools

JOB TITLE: SUMMER DRONE CAMP INSTRUCTOR

LOCATION: TAPPAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

DATES: JULY 22ND-25TH (42 HOURS TOTAL) | PREP PERIOD: JUNE 30

SALARY: AAEA - SALARY SCHEDULE

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: CTE DIRECTOR / SUMMER PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR / OSE ADMINISTRATOR

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsement in Technology Education, Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related STEM/STEAM field.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Education, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline;
  Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of classroom teaching experience at the middle or high school level, with demonstrated integration of technology, engineering design principles, and hands-on project-based learning.
• Documented hands-on experience building, programming, configuring, and flying Emax brand drones, including both Ready-to-Fly (RTF) and custom-built platforms.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Beta flight flight controller firmware, including CLI configuration, PID tuning, rate profiles, and motor output mapping.
• Experience designing, facilitating, and officiating drone soccer competitions using dedicated drone soccer balls/frames and structured competition formats.
• Experience programming drone autonomous behaviors and flight modes, including rate mode, angle mode, and GPS-assisted flight where applicable.
• Demonstrated ability to teach safe drone operation practices, pre-flight checklists, airspace awareness, and FAA recreational flight guidelines to middle school-aged students.
• Experience managing a drone fleet in an educational setting, including maintenance, battery management, crash repair, and parts inventory.
• Experience integrating FPV (First Person View) goggles, cameras, and video transmitter systems into instructional drone activities.
• Documented experience incorporating drone technology as a standards-aligned STEM learning tool within a school or structured youth program setting.
• Experience working with students of diverse academic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, with a demonstrated commitment to broadening access to aviation and drone technology for underrepresented populations, including young women.
• Demonstrated experience developing and presenting STEM/technology programs to student and educator audiences.
• Grant writing experience or demonstrated ability to secure external funding for STEM, technology, or drone programming preferred.
• Must be able to perform academic and technical work at the middle and secondary school levels.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, design, and deliver an engaging, rigorous Summer Drone Camp curriculum that introduces students to drone technology, FPV flight, engineering design, and competitive drone soccer.
• Provide direct instruction in drone assembly and component identification, including motors, ESCs, flight controllers, frames, propellers, and battery systems using Emax drone platforms.
• Teach students to configure and tune Emax drones using Beta flight software, including basic PID tuning concepts, flight mode selection, and failsafe setup.
• Introduce and facilitate drone soccer competition format, including rules, strategy, piloting skills, and structured match play.
• Teach safe drone operation practices, FAA recreational guidelines, pre-flight protocols, and responsible airspace awareness appropriate for middle school-aged students.
• Manage, maintain, and repair the drone fleet throughout the camp, including battery charging, prop replacement, and minor crash repairs.
• Supervise all drone flight activities and enforce strict safety protocols to ensure the well-being of all campers, staff, and equipment.
• Facilitate hands-on engineering challenges that reinforce drone technology concepts through building, testing, and iterative redesign.
• Manage classroom environment and maintain student discipline consistent with district policies.
• Supervise and direct Teacher Assistant staff; coordinate and delegate instructional support responsibilities.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain all instructional materials, tools, hardware, and technology required for camp programming.
• Track and maintain student attendance records and communicate regularly with the Summer Program Administrator.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with students, parents, staff, and administrators both orally and in writing.
• Support recruitment and outreach for camp…