Drone Building & Flight Instructor — Youth STEM Programs

Drone Building & Flight Instructor — Youth STEM ProgramsLightkeepers International LLCLocation: New York City — assigned school and community program sitesPosition type: Part-timeSchedule: [Insert days, hours, and start date]Compensation: [Insert hourly pay range]

About the OpportunityTurn your passion for drones into an exciting learning experience for young people! Lightkeepers International LLC is seeking an enthusiastic Drone Building & Flight Instructor to lead hands-on enrichment classes that introduce students to drone assembly, flight controls, engineering, and creative problem-solving.

This opportunity is ideal for college students, recent graduates, educators, and experienced drone enthusiasts who enjoy working with children and making technology accessible, engaging, and fun.

What You’ll DoLead age-appropriate lessons in drone building, basic components, and flight operation.

Guide students through assembling educational drone kits, identifying parts, and troubleshooting basic technical issues.

Teach flight controls through supervised practice, obstacle courses, and skill-building challenges.

Introduce concepts such as lift, balance, propulsion, and engineering design through hands-on activities.

Establish clear safety procedures and supervise all equipment use and flight activities.

Adapt instruction to different ages, experience levels, and learning needs.

Maintain an organized learning environment and keep equipment ready for each session.

Communicate with Lightkeepers staff and site coordinators about student progress, materials, and program needs.

Who We’re Looking ForHands-on experience building, operating, repairing, or programming drones.

Ability to explain technical concepts in clear, student-friendly language.

Enthusiasm for teaching elementary- and middle-school students.

Strong communication, classroom management, and organizational skills.

Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to travel to assigned program sites.

Willingness to complete required background screening and site onboarding.

Preferred QualificationsStudies or experience in engineering, robotics, computer science, aviation, education, or a related field.

Previous experience in tutoring, summer camps, afterschool programs, or youth instruction.

Familiarity with educational drones, block-based coding, or beginner drone programming.

FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107), if applicable to the assigned activities.

About Lightkeepers InternationalLightkeepers International partners with schools, nonprofits, camps, and community organizations to deliver engaging, student-centered enrichment programs. Our goal is to help young people build confidence, explore their interests, and develop new skills through creative, hands-on learning.

How to ApplyApply through Handshake with your résumé and a short introduction describing:

Your drone building and flight experience.

Any teaching, tutoring, or youth-program experience.

Your availability and preferred work locations.

Relevant projects, certifications, or a portfolio, if available.

Applications may also be sent to Lightkeepersint@gmail.com with the subject line “Drone Instructor Application.” This is the company contact email listed in your business records.