Lead Hands-On STEAM Robotics Educator

JERSEY ROBOTS LLC; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Benefits & perks

Competitive compensation

Leadership opportunities

Great work environment

Paid training on Foundry projects

Job summary

Brooklyn Robot Foundry is seeking a Lead STEAM Teacher to run hands-on robotics workshops, after-school residencies, and camp programs with K–8 students. You will guide circuits, motors, and crafts, fostering creativity and problem-solving in a screen-free environment.

The role emphasizes growth mindset, playful instruction, and safe tooling, bringing energy and warmth to every class while building confidence in young builders.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Education, STEAM, Engineering, Art, or a related field; prior experience teaching or leading activities for K–8th graders required.
• Hands-on Crafting/Building Aptitude: Comfortable working with basic hand tools, simple circuits, motors, LEDs, and craft supplies (no advanced engineering degree required—we train you on our projects!).
• Behavior & Classroom Management: Strong understanding of child development, positive reinforcement, and active classroom management.
• Key Attributes: High energy, creative, flexible, compassionate, and comfortable celebrating goofiness alongside learning.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills to build trust with children, parents, and administrative partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead Creative Instruction: Guide small groups through step-by-step assembly of real electronic circuits, motors, and structural builds while encouraging creative customization.
• Foster a Growth Mindset: Help students embrace trial and error, encouraging them to troubleshoot, rebuild, and learn from mistakes in a supportive environment.
• Classroom & Safety Management: Manage project supplies, supervise safe tool usage (including low-temp glue guns and wire strippers), and keep the workspace organized and clean.
• Encourage Individuality: Guide students to "go off-script" and decorate their creations using craft materials to express their unique personalities.
• Operations & Communication: Handle daily logistics including attendance, setup/cleanup, tracking materials, and keeping parents updated on their child's progress.
• Positive Culture: Bring energy, kindness, and a touch of silliness to every class to keep kids engaged and confident.

Skills

Growth mindset

Communication skills

Creative energy

Patient demeanor

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Education/STEAM/Engineering

Tools

Basic hand tools

Circuits & LEDs

Motors

Craft supplies

Job description

Brooklyn Robot Foundry is seeking a Lead STEAM Teacher to run hands-on robotics workshops, after-school residencies, and camp programs with K–8 students. You will guide circuits, motors, and crafts, fostering creativity and problem-solving in a screen-free environment.

The role emphasizes growth mindset, playful instruction, and safe tooling, bringing energy and warmth to every class while building confidence in young builders.