Afterschool STEM & Robotics Coach

Working at Quinnipiac University; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,755,200; Part time

Job summary

Quinnipiac University is seeking a STEM/Robotics Coach to support youth in a robotics program under the Office of Community Engagement. The role is part-time, student-employment (Federal Work-Study) with after-school hours from 2:45–5 PM, 2–3 days per week.

The coach will mentor participants, model safe, collaborative supervision, and help envision, develop and build robotics projects with enthusiasm and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Knowledge about robotics and coding.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working with school-aged children is preferred.
• Ability to connect effectively with differing personality types and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Maintain childcare safety rules and maintain confidentiality regarding participant information.

Responsibilities

• Arrive early to help set-up and greet participants.
• Provide supervision, guidance and encourage a supportive/collaborative environment for participants.
• Assist participants in envisioning, developing and constructing projects and completing group tasks to build their enthusiasm and interest for robotics.
• Be a role model and supportive instructor for participants.
• Assist in planning activities for participants and provide suggestions for program enhancements.

Skills

Robotics knowledge

Coding knowledge

Oral and written communication

Experience with children

Interpersonal teamwork

Childcare safety/confidentiality

Job description

Quinnipiac University is seeking a STEM/Robotics Coach to support youth in a robotics program under the Office of Community Engagement. The role is part-time, student-employment (Federal Work-Study) with after-school hours from 2:45–5 PM, 2–3 days per week.

The coach will mentor participants, model safe, collaborative supervision, and help envision, develop and build robotics projects with enthusiasm and teamwork.