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You will play a pivotal role in developing critical thinking and fostering a \"fail-forward\" mindset in a high-energy, hands-on learning environment.\nSchedule & Compensation\nThis is a paid position with a dual-mode schedule:\nAcademic Year: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 1.00 PM\nAdditional After school classes\nSummer Season: Two 1-week intensive camps | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nKey Responsibilities\nCurriculum Delivery: Plan and facilitate engaging robotics lessons tailored for middle schoolers, focusing on mechanical design, sensor integration, and logic-based programming.\nTechnical Mentorship: Guide student teams through the \"Engineering Design Process\" (Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Test, Improve).\nClassroom Leadership: Manage a lab environment of 15–25 students, ensuring equipment is organized and safety protocols (especially regarding lithium batteries and small tools) are strictly followed.\nCompetition Readiness: Oversee the preparation for internal showcases or external robotics competitions (e.g., FIRST LEGO League or VEX IQ).\nDifferentiated Instruction: Adapt technical concepts for various learning styles, including supporting students with special educational needs (SEN) or disabilities.\nInventory Management: Maintain and organize robotics kits (LEGO SPIKE Prime, VEX, etc.), ensuring all sensors and motors are functional and firmware is updated.\nRequired Skills & Qualifications\nMiddle School Specialist: Proven experience working with children aged 11–14; ability to manage adolescent social dynamics and foster inclusive teamwork.\nSTEM Fluency: Proficiency in robotics platforms (LEGO Mindstorms/SPIKE, VEX, or Arduino) and block-based or text-based coding (Scratch, Python, or C++).\nMechanical Aptitude: Basic understanding of engineering principles such as gear ratios, torque, and structural integrity.\nStrong Communicator: Ability to explain complex logic (like \"if-then-else\" statements or PID loops) in a way that is accessible and exciting.\nReliability: Commitment to the 8:00 AM start time and the ability to work the intensive summer camp weeks.\nSafety Minded: First Aid/CPR certification (preferred) and a proactive approach to classroom safety.\nWhy Join Us?\nAs a Robotics Coach, you aren't just teaching kids how to build machines; you are teaching them how to solve the problems of the future. 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