Beginner Robotics & STEM Instructor

*Beginner Robotics Instructor* EYL 365 Project | Washington, DC Job Type: Contract Location: DCPS school in Washington, DC Schedule: Weekdays between 3:30 and 6:00 p.m. Full Job Description EYL 365 Project is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Beginner Robotics Instructor to facilitate an Robotics after-school programming for elementary and middle school students at a DCPS school beginning this fall (September). The instructor will introduce students to beginner robotics through engaging, hands-on, play-based, and project-based activities. Lessons should give students opportunities to build,experiment, solve problems, and work collaboratively. Candidates must have weekday availability between 3:30 and 6:00 p.m. The specific programming day or days may vary based on the school's schedule and instructor availability. Responsibilities  Plan and facilitate age-appropriate beginner robotics lessons.  Introduce robotics, engineering, coding, circuits, motors, and simple machines.  Create hands-on building activities, games, learning stations, and team challenges.  Make technical concepts engaging and understandable for beginner learners.  Provide clear demonstrations and step-by-step instructions.  Encourage creativity, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving.  Modify activities for elementary and middle school students with different skill levels.  Maintain a safe, structured, inclusive, and positive learning environment.  Manage student behavior using positive classroom-management strategies.  Organize and care for robotics equipment and program materials.  Track attendance and student participation.  Submit lesson plans, material requests, and program recaps by established deadlines.  Communicate professionally with EYL 365 Project staff and school partners.  Arrive on time and fully prepared for every session. Qualifications  At least three years of experience teaching robotics as a lead teacher or lead instructor.  Previous experience teaching elementary and/or middle school students.  Knowledge of beginner robotics, coding, engineering, circuits, or related STEM concepts.  Experience developing hands-on, play-based, and project-based lessons.  Strong classroom-management and student-engagement skills.  Ability to explain technical concepts in a beginner-friendly manner.  Dependable, organized, flexible, and responsive.  Must be available between 3:30 and 6:00 p.m.  Must have availability Monday through Friday; selected program day(s) will vary.  Must be able to complete all required DCPS background checks and clearance requirements.  Must have reliable transportation to the assigned DCPS school. Preferred Qualifications  Degree, certification, or training in education, robotics, engineering, computer science, technology, or a related field.  Experience using LEGO Education, VEX, Ozobot, Sphero, Scratch, or similar beginner robotics and coding platforms.  Experience working in after-school or out-of-school-time programming. Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour Expected hours: 4.0 – 10.0 per week Benefits: * Flexible schedule * Professional development assistance Work Location: In person