Summer Programs - Robotics: Youth Mentor

2026 Summer Programs
- Robotics:
Youth Mentor

Somerville Public Schools DISTRICT WIDE
- Somerville, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5600546

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 6, 2026

Job Goal: The Summer Robotics Program provides students who are rising into 5th through 9th grades with opportunities to explore beginner, intermediate, and advanced topics in robotics while having fun. These experiences are designed to prepare students for school courses and Out-of-School Time opportunities during the upcoming school year.

High School Robotics Youth Mentors are an essential part of the Summer Robotics Team. Youth Mentors co-design and implement programming and activities, assist the adult staff in administrative tasks, and develop skills to facilitate topics in robotics with younger students.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as role models for younger students
• Provide feedback to students on projects and robotics/design work
• Collaborate daily with lead and assistant adult staff to plan activities and lessons
• Lead activities and teach robotics concepts to small and large groups of students

Terms of Employment:

Seasonal/Yearly Employment Schedule
- Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 12:30pm

Start Date:

July 6, 2026
End Date:
July 31, 2026
Salary: $18.28 per hour
Mandatory Orientation days on June 28 virtual meeting and July 1 in person (subject to change).

Position

Reports to:

The Innovation Project Specialist

The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Position Type: Seasonal - Yearly appointment

Salary: $18.28 to $18.28 Per Hour

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Jason Behrens, Innovation Specialist
• CENTRAL OFFICE
• Email: jbehrenserville.ma.us