Part-Time Robotics Instructor
Part-Time Robotics Instructor
Sacramento Country Day School, the regional leader in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade independent school education since 1964, seeks a part-time robotics instructor to lead or assist our Middle School (grades 6-8) program in competing in the FIRST LEGO League. The hourly rate for this position will be between $25 and $30/hour, depending on experience.
Hours: 3:00-5:00 p.m. Monday and Wednesday
Serving over 600 students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, Country Day’s mission “inspires intellectual discovery and engages a diverse community to think critically, live creatively, and act compassionately.
Located in the capital of California, and roughly equidistant between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, Sacramento is often cited as one of the country’s most diverse and inclusive cities. Country Day proudly reflects our city; nearly 50% of our student body identify as people of color.
Country Day embraces the ideals of a liberal arts education. We encourage our students to develop the full range of their capabilities – intellectual, physical, creative, social, and moral, and we cultivate in them the habits and skills that will enable them to lead fulfilling lives. The ideal candidate will add strength to a wide range of programs and embrace a diverse and powerful learning community.
The successful candidate will have the following attributes:
- Experience with robotics in an educational setting, preferably LEGO
- Enthusiasm for working with students aged 11-14
- Interest in learning new skills alongside students
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and engage young learners
- Patience, creativity, and a passion for STEM education
- Strong commitment to equity and inclusion
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead or assist the Middle School Robotics program
- Provide guidance and support to students as they design, build, and program LEGO robots for competition
- Foster a positive and engaging learning environment
- Collaborate with program leaders to plan and prepare instructional materials
- Help the students troubleshoot and solve problems with their projects and their peers
- Ensure that all safety protocols and guidelines are followed
School requirements include: Background check, First Aid/CPR training (school-sponsored), negative TB result.
As a result of California SB 848, this employer is required to inquire with all previous educational employers (including private and public schools) to determine whether there are any credible complaints, substantiated investigations, or discipline for egregious misconduct as defined by law. This employer will review records related to such investigations and that failure to provide a complete and accurate list of previous employers will result in disqualification from employment or immediate termination if hired. All employees are required to complete all mandated reporter training (annually) required under California law and comply with all ongoing training and reporting obligations as a condition of employment.
Equal opportunity employer: Sacramento Country Day School is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit, qualifications and competence. The sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy and breastfeeding), color, race (including traits associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), ancestry, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming), national origin, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics and information, marital status, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected laws including recruitment, hiring, selection, assignments, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
Sacramento Country Day School is an inclusive community and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. To apply, please send a single .pdf file that includes a letter of interest, resume, application and authorization form, and list of three (3) references to the Head of Middle School, Sarah Ostermueller, at resume@saccds.org.