The South Jersey Innovation Center (SJIC) is seeking part-time STEM instructors for beginner through advanced robotics and drones classes. We are looking for creative, dedicated individuals who are passionate about technology and enjoy working with kids.
SJIC delivers a variety of innovative STEM classes geared toward elementary and middle school students, with offerings such as math, engineering, game development, 3D modeling, chess and more. Throughout the school year, classes meet once a week during after-school hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, prepare, and deliver robotics and drones lessons (two separate classes) for kids. Personalization & creativity is strongly encouraged!
- Manage classes with a range of ages and experience
- Utilize an abundance of tools and resources (robots, drones, etc.) to keep students engaged
- Have the flexibility to teach what you're most comfortable with while learning new things alongside students
Requirements
- Experience working with and/or teaching kids in a formal or informal setting
- Strong grasp of basic procedural programming
- Experience using kid-friendly STEM education platforms (e.g. Lego Robotics, Sphero bot, Scratch programming) is desirable but not required
- Availability to teach 2-4 classes per week on weeknights and weekends
- College students in technology fields, and graduates with relevant industry experience are encouraged to apply!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
