After-School Robotics Instructor (K 8)
Digital Dreamers STEAM Academy
After-School Robotics Instructor (K 8)
Location: San Jose, CA (Elementary and Middle School Sites)
Program: After-School Robotics
Position Type: Part-Time Contract
Schedule: 1 2 weekday afternoons per week, approximately 2:30 4:30 PM, including setup and cleanup
Grade Levels: Kindergarten Grade 8, grouped by age
Compensation: $45 $65 per session, depending on experience
About the Role
Do you enjoy building robots, experimenting with technology, and helping kids discover STEM? We're looking for an enthusiastic After-School Robotics Instructor to guide students in designing, building, and programming their own robotic creations.
You'll introduce younger students to LEGO SPIKE Essential and block-based coding, while older groups explore LEGO SPIKE Prime, VEX, micro, and more advanced robotics challenges. Using our hands-on, project-based curriculum, you'll help students bring their ideas to life through building, testing, problem-solving, and debugging. Robotics kits, laptops, and lesson plans are provided.
Key Responsibilities
Lead weekly robotics classes lasting minutes for groups of students.
Facilitate hands-on building and programming activities using the provided curriculum, adjusting projects to students' ages and skill levels.
Guide students as they design, assemble, program, test, and troubleshoot robots in small teams.
Maintain a structured, engaging, and supportive classroom environment that encourages teamwork and creativity.
Set up and pack away robotics kits and laptops, and provide a brief update after each class.
Qualifications
Hands-on experience with at least one robotics platform or technology, such as LEGO SPIKE, LEGO Mindstorms, VEX, Arduino, or micro, or experience participating in a robotics club or competition.
Experience working with children through teaching, tutoring, summer camps, after-school programs, coaching, or mentoring.
Based in San Jose or a nearby area, with reliable availability on weekday afternoons.
Patient and approachable, with strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to beginners.
Willingness to complete a background check and TB test before starting.
Availability for the Fall program schedule.
Nice to Have
Experience with FIRST LEGO League (FLL), FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), or VEX Robotics competitions as a participant, coach, or mentor.
Previous experience working in after-school programs, summer camps, or other youth enrichment settings.
What We Offer
Robotics kits, laptops, and ready-to-use curriculum provided.
Paid training and on-site support.
Flexible part-time opportunities across multiple school sites in San Jose.
Interested in robotics and working with kids? Apply today and help the next generation of innovators build, code, and create!
Location: San Jose, CA (Elementary and Middle School Sites)
Program: After-School Robotics
Position Type: Part-Time Contract
Schedule: 1 2 weekday afternoons per week, approximately 2:30 4:30 PM, including setup and cleanup
Grade Levels: Kindergarten Grade 8, grouped by age
Compensation: $45 $65 per session, depending on experience
About the Role
Do you enjoy building robots, experimenting with technology, and helping kids discover STEM? We're looking for an enthusiastic After-School Robotics Instructor to guide students in designing, building, and programming their own robotic creations.
You'll introduce younger students to LEGO SPIKE Essential and block-based coding, while older groups explore LEGO SPIKE Prime, VEX, micro, and more advanced robotics challenges. Using our hands-on, project-based curriculum, you'll help students bring their ideas to life through building, testing, problem-solving, and debugging. Robotics kits, laptops, and lesson plans are provided.
Key Responsibilities
Lead weekly robotics classes lasting minutes for groups of students.
Facilitate hands-on building and programming activities using the provided curriculum, adjusting projects to students' ages and skill levels.
Guide students as they design, assemble, program, test, and troubleshoot robots in small teams.
Maintain a structured, engaging, and supportive classroom environment that encourages teamwork and creativity.
Set up and pack away robotics kits and laptops, and provide a brief update after each class.
Qualifications
Hands-on experience with at least one robotics platform or technology, such as LEGO SPIKE, LEGO Mindstorms, VEX, Arduino, or micro, or experience participating in a robotics club or competition.
Experience working with children through teaching, tutoring, summer camps, after-school programs, coaching, or mentoring.
Based in San Jose or a nearby area, with reliable availability on weekday afternoons.
Patient and approachable, with strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to beginners.
Willingness to complete a background check and TB test before starting.
Availability for the Fall program schedule.
Nice to Have
Experience with FIRST LEGO League (FLL), FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), or VEX Robotics competitions as a participant, coach, or mentor.
Previous experience working in after-school programs, summer camps, or other youth enrichment settings.
What We Offer
Robotics kits, laptops, and ready-to-use curriculum provided.
Paid training and on-site support.
Flexible part-time opportunities across multiple school sites in San Jose.
Interested in robotics and working with kids? Apply today and help the next generation of innovators build, code, and create!
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