Part-Time STEM Teaching Artist (Training Provided)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $28-$38

Want to get paid to learn lego robotics?

Vision Education & Media dba Robofun provides exciting, hands-on after school programs using emerging technologies for PK-12th grade youth. We ignite kids passion to explore and solve problems as they learn to invent, build, code, and troubleshoot. We believe learning should be fun!

Robofun seeks people with an interest in tech to guide our students as they grow into innovative critical thinkers. As a Robofun teacher, you will support kids as they design, code, create, and troubleshoot lego robots, video games, animations, and more. We encourage you to supplement our comprehensive project-based curriculum with creative activities of your own. You will lead small after school clubs of 12 students or fewer on adventures they will never forget! We also have opportunities to teach on weekends and during the academic day for our strongest instructors.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Teach 2+ after school clubs a week (Monday to Friday) in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, or Staten Island with the option to teach summer camp and on school breaks
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  Help students develop and code cool projects including robots and video games
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  Master our curriculum and technologies through paid trainings and independent study
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  Maintain regular communication with managers
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  Supplement our curriculum with your own creative ideas

Requirements:

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  Teaching experience either in a traditional school environment or within non-traditional learning environments like coaching or camp counseling
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  Availability to commit to teaching a minimum of 2 after school clubs a week for the semester
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  Proficiency with computer software, a love of tinkering, and a desire to learn new technology
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  Enthusiasm about working with diverse groups of NYC students
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  Ability to fulfill compliance requirements including a background check by the NYC Department of Education
  

Benefits:

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  Pay is hourly and commensurate with experience
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  Our clubs are limited to 12 students or less so you can foster real learning and success
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  You will receive paid training on how to teach emerging technologies
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  Our enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff are here to support you
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  We do our best to match you with age levels, locations, and clubs that best suit you
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  You will become part of a collaborative culture of creative master teachers
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  You will laugh and learn a lot while instilling a love of problem solving in your students