After School Robotics Instructor (Fall 2026)

East Harlem Tutorial Program•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Robotics Instructor plays an integral role in the school-year program's success by fostering an inspiring, collaborative community through project-based engineering, social-emotional learning (SEL) competencies, and effective classroom management. The Instructor must be enthusiastic about working across various age ranges, from Grades 9 to 12, with a specific focus on leading our championship-winning Robotics team through rigorous technical challenges. They will ensure that all scholars engage in a meaningful and impactful way throughout the school year, designing hands-on weekly lessons, guiding youth workers to support the lab, and facilitating the team's preparation for local and regional competitions.

Requirements

At least 2 years of teaching or career experience in Middle School or High School Robotics
An Associates Degree or at least 60 college credits in Engineering or other science-related field
At least 2 years of experience working with Middle or High School students in an after school or summer camp setting
Experience working with diverse populations (academic, cultural, and ethnic)
Commitment to continuous improvement and learning through professional development
Flexibility and adaptability to program and student needs, willing to work with any age range from 9-12
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
Google and/or Microsoft suite competency (Word, Power Point, Email, etc)
At least 2 years experience in creating and implementing lesson plans around an end-of-term project or performance (project-based learning)

Responsibilities

Design, submit, and teach engaging robotics lesson plans.
Ensure sessions run smoothly, debugging issues patiently, and guide scholars step-by-step toward an exciting final digital project or software showcase at the end of the school year.
Partner with the Coding Instructor to plan, create, and deliver lessons intended to finalize the season's Robot and its capabilities as set forth by FIRST Robotics.
Clearly share session goals so the Coding Instructor knows how to best plug in, assist with troubleshooting code, and keep scholars focused during independent build time.
Build a coding lab and classroom community where everyone feels safe, welcome, and respected.
Maintain routines that demystify technology, encourage creative problem-solving, and keep the space an inclusive, focused learning environment.
Keep an eye on scholar engagement during computer activities.
Provide 1:1 guidance to help scholars who need extra encouragement, logical troubleshooting, or technical support with their code.
Keep a watchful, caring eye on scholars at all times.
Work collaboratively with the team to ensure everyone is safe and accounted for during sessions, including meal times and digital-free transitions.
Collaborate with program leadership and operations to secure and maintain necessary devices.
Take pride in the technology space by ensuring all laptops, chargers, and tech tools are carefully handled, properly stored, and organized.
Support the team in keeping scholars safe and together during school-year trips and overnight competition trips, including to Houston, TX for the FIRST Championship.
Help with regular headcounts, keep scholars engaged in the experience, and model great behavior in public spaces.
Help maintain accurate program documentation.
Ensure attendance for specific sessions is tracked, and quickly write up and report any injuries or behavioral incidents.
Stay adaptable and supportive of the community by jumping in to help with other duties as needed to ensure a successful school year.
Routinely evaluate scholar progress through project milestones, debugging challenges, and completed code.
Provide clear, supportive summaries and reports on the technical skills, computational thinking, and core competencies scholars have developed throughout the school year.