Villanova University, in collaboration with the North Penn School District, is launching an Afterschool Artificial Intelligence (AI) Club at local elementary schools as part of an NSF-supported outreach initiative. The program will bring together K–12 teachers, engineering students, and AI professionals to mentor elementary students (grades 1–6) as they explore how AI can be used to solve real-world challenges.
The club will run January 2026 – June 2026, meeting two to three afternoons per week after school in Lansdale, PA.
We are seeking part-time Technical Mentors with expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, or Data-Driven Design to provide content mentorship and technical guidance for K–6 student teams participating in the Presidential AI Challenge. Mentors will collaborate with K–12 teachers and Villanova faculty to design engaging, age-appropriate learning activities, introduce students to AI applications, and guide teams through project development and iterative design.
This position offers an opportunity to apply professional knowledge in a community-engaged setting, inspire young learners, and contribute to national efforts to expand K–12 AI literacy.
This is a part-time, hourly position (approximately 5–10 hours per week, January 2026 – June 2026). Looking to hire up to 2 individuals.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
