Robotics/Coding Activity Specialist - Elementary (CQA, Elmhurst)

South Asian Youth Action Inc.•New York, NY

6h•$30 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is seeking a part-time Robotics/Coding Activity Specialist for their elementary school program in Elmhurst, Queens. This role involves teaching the principles, functions, and programming of Robotics to middle school-aged after-school participants, with a focus on preparing them for a Robotics competition. SAYA is committed to providing employees with growth opportunities in a supportive community environment, offering considerable autonomy in curriculum design and implementation. The position operates on a school-day schedule and emphasizes a healthy work-life balance within a fast-growing youth development nonprofit.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of academic preparation in coding/programming or Robotics, or equivalent training.
Knowledge and understanding of youth development, after school and public education.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities, people and projects effectively.
Experience in providing individualized and group instruction to meet the needs of youth with various level of skills.
Experience designing and teaching courses to ensure youth success and supports youth-centered learning.
Knowledge and experience with coding VEX and LEGO Robotics
Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people including youth, teachers, school administrations, parents, and other staff.
Ability to work as part of a team with the school community and other SAYA programs.
Ability to consider situations from multiple perspectives in order to avoid and manage conflict.
Comfortable adapting to changing circumstances.
Ability to work with youth of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise all activities to ensure the health, safety and well-being of program participants.
Develop lesson plans of age-appropriate activities and themes that will support the development of social-emotional learning competencies, seek to build skills and encourage collaboration.
Facilitate purposeful activities that foster the development of new skills in youth in an engaging, creative and responsive manner.
Manage classroom and maintain positive learning environment.
Build positive relationships with youth and adults and serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication and overall attitude.
Ensure proper care of all spaces and materials, organize room and report any misused or damaged materials to the Program Director.
Complete and submit in a timely manner all program reports relative to this position, including but not limited to: supply request, lesson plans, incident reports, attendance, and timesheets.
Assist Program Coordinator with ordering and maintaining equipment and/or supplies.
Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings and special events.