STEM Assistant Instructor at RoboThink Northwest Toronto
RoboThink is looking for energetic, patient, and friendly STEM Assistant Instructors to help our programs where kids have fun while learning!
We are a STEM edu-tainment company that introduces children in grades K-8 to robotics and coding concepts through the use of our patented robot building blocks and easy-to-use coding software. We’re looking to expand our company with smart, creative, and fun instructors to join our team!
Qualifications:
- Energetic and passionate about working with/educating K-8 children
- Experienced with technology, robotics and/or coding (Scratch, Python etc.) or willing to learn and be proficient at it
- Strong adaptability, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to take initiative, work well independently and with a team
- Have patience and empathy to support and encourage learners at different skill levels and paces
- Must have a car and be able to travel to running classes located in King City, Nobleton and surrounding areas
- Must be available to work weekends and some weekdays
- Prior experience in camps, tutoring, coaching sports or recreation programs in a learning environment an asset
- Certifications in CPR-C/AED and/or High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development an asset
Prior knowledge of robotics/coding is NOT necessary. We are more than happy to provide training to candidates who do not have a robotics/coding background.
Job Description:
- Familiarize oneself with RoboThink hardware and course materials, carefully study the instructor training manual, classroom procedures, and policies
- Assist STEM Instructor with using RoboThink materials to conduct classes – pay attention to individual students to help them with the learning process and organize fun games in class
- Provide feedback and concerns back to RoboThink's management team
- Administrative tasks such as organizing curriculum materials and equipment
- Assist in organizing, clean up and packing away of classroom materials for transport to other locations or back to storage
Apply today – submit both your resume and cover letter for a successful application.
A successful candidate must be able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), and be legally allowed to work in Canada.
Job Types: Part-Time, Contract
*Please Note: schedule for our programs can change and will vary for each term.*
Contract length: At least 3 months (Renewable)
Pay: From $17.60 per hour
Work Location: In person
