STEAM/Robotics Classroom Leader

Want to make some money and have a little fun and personal fulfillment doing it?

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION

The Brooklyn Robot Foundry was founded in Brooklyn, NY in 2011 and has recently expanded throughout the eastern United States. Our programs teach circuitry and engineering to children 2-14. Using our signature designs and building methods, we encourage children to develop critical thinking and harness their creativity in a screen-free environment.

JOB POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Brooklyn Robot Foundry Washington, DC seeks part-time educators who enjoy working with children to lead robot-building classes in local schools, after school programs, during school holidays, summer vacations and at birthday parties.

Successful candidates will demonstrate an enthusiasm for hands-on, STEAM-focused learning and be creative thinkers, problem solvers and strong verbal communicators. An ability to work with a variety of learners and create a welcoming environment that encourages creativity and confidence is essential.

This is a perfect job for an upper class college or graduate student pursuing a career in early childhood education who seeks in-class experience or someone who is looking for part time work while pursing another career (I.e. actors, artists and designers). If you are responsible, enjoy working with children and like to build, join us! There is an opportunity for advancement as we grow and expand throughout the region.

Responsibilities

*Facilitate robot building classes

*Keeping your tools organized and stocked

*Troubleshooting robot issues (we will teach you how!)

*Traveling to different locations to teach classes

*Ensuring the classes stay on time and within their agreed upon time limit

*Encouraging and confidence building with kids

*Stay positive and fun under pressure!

*Learning how to build the different projects

*Improvization in the classroom

*Coordinating with teachers, clients and parents on site

*Reporting feedback to the appropriate channels

Requirements

*Enjoy working with children

*Love to make things with your hands (e.g woodworking, sculpture, crafts, set construction, baking, cooking, etc.)

*Extremely reliable

*Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills

*Patient and friendly

*Flexible

*Like having fun

*Believe in diversifying the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) classroom

*Must be able to lift 35 pounds

*Must be able to pass a CPR/First Aid certification (we will arrange a certification class)

*Must be able to walk 1.5-2 miles per day

Preferred Experience (but not required):

*Teaching/leading a classroom

*Working with children in-person (teacher, camp counselor, babysitter, etc.)

*Working with circuits

*Crafting/making things 3-dimensionally