26-27 Somerville Robotics League - Youth Robotics Mentor

Somerville School District; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerville Public Schools seeks Youth Robotics Mentor for the Somerville Robotics League, guiding students in grades 5-8 through beginner/intermediate robotics topics. This role supports staff, helps plan activities, and fosters a fun learning environment.

The position is available to current Somerville High School students, with part-time hours across multiple school sites, through December, at $18.85 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current Somerville High School student.

Responsibilities

• Serve as role models for younger students.
• Provide feedback to students on projects and robotics/design work.
• Collaborate daily with lead and assistant staff to plan activities and lessons.
• Lead activities and teach robotics concepts to groups.

Job description

26-27 Somerville Robotics League - Youth Robotics Mentor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5919408
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 21, 2026

Job Description

This position is available for current Somerville High School Students Only.

Job Summary: The Somerville Robotics League for Middle Grades provides students who are in grades 5-8 with opportunities to explore beginner and intermediate topics in robotics while having fun. These experiences are designed to prepare students for high school courses and additional Out-of-School Time opportunities.

High School RoboticsYouthMentors are an essential part of the Somerville Robotics League. Youth Mentors co-design and implement programming and activities,assist the adult staff in administartive tasks, and develop skills to facilitatetopics in robotics with younger students.

Requirement: Current Somerville High School Student

Expectations:

In addition to providing instructional support, Robotics YouthMentors will:

• Serve as role models for younger students
• Provide feedback to students on projects androbotics/designwork
• Collaborate daily with lead and assistantadultstaff to planactivities and lessons
• Lead activities and teachrobotics concepts to small and large groups of students

Terms of Employment:

• Part Time / Yearly Appointment
• September 21, 2026 - December 12, 2026
• 28Total work hours
• $18.85 per hour worked
• Most Youth Mentors will work 2 hours per week. During the final week students will work 8 hours which includes the regular meeting time and the final event.

Total Season Hours: 20 hours

Mondays @ school sites, 3:00pm - 4:30pm (1.5 hours)

Planning/Debrief @ school sites or asychronous, 4:30 - 5:00pm or TBD (0.5 hours)

Total hours per week: 2

Total Finale Hours: 6 hours

Saturday, December 12, 10:00am - 4:00pm (6 hours: 2 hours prep, 3 hour event, 1 hour clean up)

Flex Hours: 2 hours

Locations:

• Argenziano
  • Room 304, 6th grade science and social studies classroom
• Brown School
  • Room TBD
• East Somerville
  • RoomTBD
• Healey
  • Room 307, School library
• Kennedy
  • Room 325, School library
• West Somerville
  • Room 322, School library
• Winter Hill
  • RoomTBD

Position Reports to: The Innovation Project Specialist

The Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Position Type: Seasonal - Yearly appointment
Salary: $18.85 to $18.85 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jason Behrens , Innovation Specialist
• CENTRAL OFFICE
• Email: [e-mail]