Robotics Educator for High School Tech & Projects

Harlem Children's Zone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Employee referral bonus

Wellness discounts

Travel discounts

Theme park tickets

Job summary

Harlem Children's Zone in New York invites a Robotics Specialist to inspire high school students through hands-on technology projects and a structured curriculum. You will guide students in exploring tools and programming while fostering curiosity and resilience.

Join a mission-driven team delivering engaging robotics and coding activities using Makey Makey, 3D printers, Leap Motion, and Lego Mindstorms, with coordination of student showcases and community events.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ.
• Experience in robotics and computer programming.
• 1 year experience working in youth development; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to effectively engage students.
• Patient, motivated, well organized, with exceptional communication skills.
• Dedicated to providing positive outcomes for children and families residing in Harlem.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings.

Responsibilities

• Engage a group of 15-20 high school students in a curriculum exploring technology as tools for project based learning.
• Design curriculum based on the use of Makey Makey, 3D printer, Leap Motion, digital camera, Lego Mindstorms or other in-house technologies.
• Design a curriculum to introduce students to coding (assembly, ASM, C++, Visual Basic, HTML).
• Coordinate technology-based trips, special events, student showcases and other activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Robotics

Programming

Student engagement

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Makey Makey

3D printer

Leap Motion

Digital camera

Lego Mindstorms

Job description

Harlem Children's Zone in New York invites a Robotics Specialist to inspire high school students through hands-on technology projects and a structured curriculum. You will guide students in exploring tools and programming while fostering curiosity and resilience.

Join a mission-driven team delivering engaging robotics and coding activities using Makey Makey, 3D printers, Leap Motion, and Lego Mindstorms, with coordination of student showcases and community events.