After School Robotics Instructor

Position Report To
:
Assigned Program Manager

Start Date
:
August 17th, 2026

Hours
:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Wednesday from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Compensation
: $25 per hour (22 hours per week)

FLSA Status
:
Non‑Exempt

The Robotics Instructor plays an integral role in the school‑year program's success by fostering an inspiring, collaborative community through project‑based engineering, social‑emotional learning (SEL) competencies, and effective classroom management. The Instructor must be enthusiastic about working across various age ranges, from Grades 9 to 12, with a specific focus on leading our championship‑winning Robotics team through rigorous technical challenges. They will ensure that all scholars engage in a meaningful and impactful way throughout the school year, designing hands‑on weekly lessons, guiding youth workers to support the lab, and facilitating the team's preparation for local and regional competitions.

• You have at least 2 years of teaching or career experience in Middle School or High School Robotics
• You have an Associates Degree or have earned at least 60 college credits in Engineering or other science related field
• You have at least 2 years of experience working with Middle or High School students in an after school or summer camp setting
• You have experience working with diverse populations (academic, cultural, and ethnic)
• You are committed to continuous improvement and learning through professional development
• You are flexible and adaptable to program and student needs, willing to work with any age range from 9-12
• You have strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• You have Google and/or Microsoft suite competency (Word, Power Point, Email, etc)
• You have at least 2 years experience in creating and implementing lesson plans around an end‑of‑term project or performance (project‑based learning)

• Model EHTP Excellence:
  Serve as a positive role model for both scholars and youth workers by living out our core values every day:
  Service, Courage, Humility, Originality, Leadership, Achievement, and Reflection.
• Reliability & Readiness:
  Set the tone for your Robotics sessions by arriving on time, in uniform, and with a positive attitude, ready to launch the day's programming and coding activities.
• Professional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Actively participate in school-year training sessions, designated staff meetings, and special community events to continuously improve program quality.

• Designing & Implementing Lessons:
  Create, submit, and teach engaging robotics lesson plans. Ensure sessions run smoothly, debugging issues patiently, and guide scholars step‑by‑step toward an exciting final digital project or software showcase at the end of the school year.
• Coding Instructor Partner Guidance:
  Partner with the Coding Instructor to plan, create, and deliver lessons intended to finalize the season's Robot and its capabilities as set forth by FIRST Robotics. Clearly share your session's goals so they know how to best plug in, assist with troubleshooting code, and keep scholars focused during independent build time.
• Inclusive Tech Environment:
  Build a coding lab and classroom community where everyone feels safe, welcome, and respected. Maintain routines that demystify technology, encourage creative problem‑solving, and keep the space an inclusive, focused learning environment.
• Responsive Scholar Support:
  Keep an eye on scholar engagement during computer activities. Provide 1:1 guidance to help scholars who need extra encouragement, logical troubleshooting, or technical support with their code.

• Active Supervision:
  Keep a watchful, caring eye on your scholars at all times. Work collaboratively with the team to ensure everyone is safe and accounted for during your sessions, including meal times and digital‑free transitions.
• Hardware & Software Stewardship:
  Collaborate with program leadership and operations to secure and maintain necessary devices. Take pride in your technology…