After-School Robotics Program Teacher (2026-2027)

Syracuse City School District•Syracuse, NY

5d•$33•Hybrid

About The Position

The Syracuse City School District is seeking certified teachers, highly qualified teaching assistants, or degreed individuals to deliver a robotics club at a participating middle-level after-school program. This role involves working directly with students, both in-person and virtually, to teach robotics. For in-person instruction, candidates will model programming and building VEX robots, including power sources, sensors, motors, and structural components. For virtual instruction, candidates will use district-selected virtual robotics programs to guide students in creating virtual robotic activities. The position requires candidates to supervise students at robotics competitions, which may include paid hours outside of regular program time and/or weekends for training and competitions. Responsibilities include providing instruction, creating lesson plans, facilitating group activities, offering individual attention, and fostering positive relationships with students. The program runs for approximately 90-107 days, generally Monday through Friday, with extensions offered for up to 15 hours per week based on staffing needs. The program is led by a designated SCSD Program Lead and supervised by a SCSD Building Administrator.

Requirements

Ability to acquire a working knowledge of VEX robotics, virtual robotics programs, problem-solving skills, and simple computer programming skills.
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with middle-level students at class size of two adults to fifteen students (in-person) and virtual classrooms may vary.
NYS Certified Teacher (preferred)
NYS Certified Teaching Assistant OR Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Baccalaureate Degree.
Interested in serving Syracuse City students in an after-school setting at one of the 26 after-school programs.

Nice To Haves

NYS Certified Teacher

Responsibilities

Provide classroom instruction (in-person or virtual pending State guidelines) to program participants during the after-school program.
Create daily class lesson plans and submit to the Program’s Lead Teacher in advance of lesson delivery.
Provide high quality, project-based, academic classes aligned to grade-level curriculum and the Next Generation Learning Standards to include services such as; academic instruction in ELA, math and science, intervention and acceleration models, tutorial through SCSD approved teacher models, and interactive project-based learning.
Create a classroom (in-person and/or virtual) environment that is conducive to learning and grade-level appropriate.
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of the program goals and objectives as provided by the Program Lead.
Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
Follow all school, after-school, and classroom (in-person and/or virtual) procedures.
Incorporate SCSD day and after-school social emotional learning strategies (where appropriate).
Maintain a neat and orderly classroom, being respectful of day school teacher’s classroom and SCSD property.
Attend mandatory professional development training when offered.
Complete annual staff survey.
Deliver instruction in-person and/or virtual and use classroom management strategies aligned with the SCSD’s Code of Conduct, Character and Supports.
Supervise students at robotics competitions, which may include paid hours outside of program and/or weekend(s) for training and competitions.