Engineering Teacher

ckingknowledge Institute is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to professional development for children and their families in the Detroit Metro area. Focused on robotics and math competitions, the institute prepares students aged 7-Adult to build strong engineering and interpersonal skills through years of intellectual development. With over a decade of involvement, students are equipped with the expertise and confidence to secure full-time employment as embedded software engineers upon high school graduation, with competitive salary opportunities.

The institute emphasizes growth through learning, practice, and team-based competition.

The Engineering Teacher delivers hands‑on robotics and coding instruction to students using the curriculum provided by ckingknowledge Institute. This role develops students’ technical abilities while strengthening confidence, agency, teamwork, creativity, emotional resilience, and structured problem‑solving skills.

This position begins as a volunteer role and transitions to a paid role once sufficient revenue is generated.

Long‑Term Outlook: Expected to become full‑time as revenue increases.

The ckingknowledge Institute operates in a startup environment, which means:

• No reminders are provided to complete work. Individuals must be self‑motivated, execute work without supervision, and communicate immediately if expectations or timelines change.
• Functions and processes are not yet documented. Each team member is expected to:
• Document the procedures and steps they use to perform their role
• Ensure work can be repeated consistently at a high level of quality
• Continuously improve and evolve documentation
• Create materials that can be used to train future team members or successors

Integrity, accountability, and proactive communication are essential.

• Days:
  Monday through Thursday
• Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
• Courses:
  Robots & Coding 1 and Robots & Coding 2 (ongoing cohorts)

• Day:
  Monday
• Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
• Course Structure:
• Robots & Coding 1 — 6 weeks
• Robots & Coding 2 — 6 weeks
• Total 12‑week instructional cycle
• Instruct students using the ckingknowledge Institute curriculum
• Teach robotics, engineering, and programming concepts through hands‑on learning
• Deliver structured lessons aligned with Robots & Coding 1 and 2

• Provide guidance and support as students design, build, and program robots
• Assist students in developing problem‑solving and critical thinking skills
• Encourage creativity during brainstorming and design sessions

• Promote teamwork, collaboration, and sportsmanship
• Facilitate discussions and structured peer learning
• Foster confidence, agency, and emotional resilience
• Ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment
• Maintain appropriate classroom management standards

All Engineering Teachers must complete the following onboarding pathway:

• Complete Robots & Coding 1 and Robots & Coding 2 as a student
• Obtain Robotics Coach Certification through the REC Foundation
• Shadow existing Engineering Teachers
• Begin teaching independently while supervised by a Senior Engineering Teacher

• Genuine passion for STEM education, particularly robotics and engineering
• At least one year of experience teaching middle school‑aged students
• Experience teaching technical content (math, science, engineering, etc.)
• Experience with VEX IQ robotics or similar platforms (preferred but not mandatory)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and ability to motivate young learners
• Reliable and punctual
• Ability to work independently without supervision or reminders
• Background check required

• Becomes paid once revenue is sufficient
• Current pay:
  Volunteer
• Expected to become full‑time as revenue increases

• Improve your skillset at the professional level
• Expand your network with professionals who share similar cultural values
• Invest in producing versatile engineers who reinvest in their communities
• Receive letters of recommendation and job references
• Gain access to knowledge and resources for future endeavors
• Carve history from blank stone
• Increase your good karma
• Be the change you want to see in your community
• Be among people who care about and value your contributions
• Move humanity toward world peace
• Support educational access for Black, Brown, and low‑income families
• Eat delicious food made with love
• Help establish a foundation that serves families for generations
• Break cycles of poverty
• Increase peoples' power through nonviolence and youth civic engagement
• Make a lasting impact on students’ interest in STEM
• Gain coaching, mentorship, and leadership experience

For any questions about this role please email support