Innovation & Outreach Educator

Job Description

Nevada Robotics at DRI is hiring part-time educators to support PreK – 12 teacher professional development and robot/drone education outreach across the state. Positions are available in Reno and Elko and job responsibilities include the following:
Preparing materials, robots, and drones for professional development workshops and STEM outreach events including the loading and unloading of materials and books. Supporting and teaching at statewide professional development robotics and drone workshops. Assisting classroom and club educators with the implementation of robotics and drones in various education settings. Preparing for and leading STEM family outreach events. Judging and refereeing at robotics and drone competitions and events.

Other related duties as assigned. No robotics or drone experience necessary as training will be provided. These positions are ideal for retired educators or part-time substitute teachers.

On average this part-time position is 5 - 15 hours a week and requires mid-day, afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts. When traveling for statewide teacher training events, staff may accrue up to 30 hours a week.

On average this part-time position is 5-15 hours a week and requires Friday in-person office shifts on the Great Basin College campus, possible travel to Reno and neighboring communities, and afternoon, evening, and weekend work.

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or related field
• Minimum 3-4 years of related experience in an educational setting such as the classroom, or related teaching experience including STEM, robotics, computer science, drones, or related topics.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite programs.

• Master’s degree in Elementary Education or related field
• 4+ years of classroom teaching experience and Nevada teaching license
• 4+ years of experience teaching robotics topics in a classroom setting, including drones
• Certifications for the VEX 123 and VEX Go classroom robots

This position may need to occasionally perform physical tasks such as lifting objects of up to 60 lbs., stooping, bending, and kneeling and standing for long periods of time.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

$30-$40/hr DOE, variable hours; no benefits

Exempt No Full-Time Equivalent 45.0%

Qualified individuals interested in this position must attach the following documents to the required sections of your application. The system will accept multiple attachments to this section of the application up to 5MB.

• Cover letter
• Current resume
• Contact information for three professional references

DRI is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment free of discrimination without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DRI employs only U.S. citizens and persons lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Additionally, we comply with all applicable state laws and DRI takes measures consistent with Title IX to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its students, faculty and staff.

EEO/Title IX website Jennifer Schultz Title IX Coordinator/Director of Human Resources 2215 Raggio Parkway Reno, NV 89512  jennifer.schultz

The Desert Research Institute does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.

Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.)…