WRO Instructor

MindBase Education; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization seeks an Instructor to train student teams for the World Robot Olympiad. The role involves hands-on training with LEGO platforms, preparing students for competitions, and fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills. Ideal candidates should have a STEM background and experience in robotics education.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional background in STEM education, engineering, or related field.
• Solid understanding of WRO rules and scoring.
• Prior experience coaching in robotics events is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured sessions on robot design and algorithmic problem-solving.
• Prepare students for WRO-specific missions.
• Track student progress and provide readiness assessments.

Skills

Hands-on expertise with LEGO Education SPIKE Prime

Classroom management

Communication skills

Motivational skills

Teamwork fostering

Education

Degree in STEM education or engineering

Tools

LEGO EV3

Python

Job description

Job Purpose:

To train student teams participating in the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) covering both technical and strategic aspects of the competition. The instructor will focus on handson training using LEGO SPIKE Prime and EV3 platforms coaching students through build cycles coding tasks and realtime troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver structured sessions on robot design motor/sensor integration and algorithmic problemsolving

Prepare students for WROspecific missions (RoboMission Future Innovators etc.)

Run simulation exercises to mirror actual match challenges

Support with documentation and video submissions where required

Track student progress and provide final readiness assessments

Requirements

Qualifications:

Essential:

Degree or professional background in STEM education engineering or a related field

Handson expertise with LEGO Education SPIKE Prime and EV3 platforms

Solid understanding of WRO rules age divisions scoring and judging rubrics

Desirable:

Prior experience coaching or competing in WRO FIRST LEGO League or similar robotics events

Proficiency in Python for robotics control and data logging

Strong classroom management communication and motivational skills

Demonstrated ability to inspire young learners and foster teamwork