Robotics for Kids Instructor

Impact Kids; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Kids is seeking a Robotics Instructor to lead hands-on robotics, coding, and technology instruction for students aged 4 to 18 in before/after school programs. The role emphasizes a high-energy, positive approach, strong communication with students and parents, and safe, engaging learning environments.

Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience with children and 1–5 years in robotics or coding instruction; a Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years working with children in educational or activity settings.
• Robotics, programming & coding teaching experience (1–5 years).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver daily robotics, programming, coding, and technology instruction.
• Teach robotics and programming to promote skill development.
• Supervise groups with attention to behavior, safety, and development.
• Ensure safety of students and team members.
• Organize daily lesson plans in a fun, creative way.
• Use classroom management to create an inclusive, engaging environment.
• Collaborate with fellow Activity Specialists and model positive behavior.
• Follow Impact Kids Code of Conduct and company policies.
• Have fun and inspire kids aged 4–18.

Skills

Robotics

Coding

Teaching

Communication

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

LEGO Robotics

Job description

About Us:

Impact Kids has been providing safe, fun, and meaningful enrichment programs for over 10 years, and today we serve students at public and private schools across the country. Students have a safe space to develop, learn, play, and most importantly, just be kids in our before, during, and after school programs!

Who We Are Looking For:

Looking for experienced individuals for teaching and instruction of robotics for kids. Candidate must possess a high energy, positive approach with a genuine desire to impact young children’s lives through robotics and coding. The ideal candidate would be knowledgeable about robotics, coding and technology and be passionate about teaching kids. Also demonstrate outstanding communication skills with children and their parents, which include the ability to use clear, concise, and grammatically correct written and oral language in all aspects of professional interaction with students, their families, peers, the leadership team and the larger community.

A Child abuse clearance and criminal checks are required.

Experience Requirements:

A Minimum of 2 years of previous experience working with children; examples include but are not limited to: academic/athletic tutoring, camp counselor, and youth volunteer. Robotics, programming & coding instructor/teaching experience (1 – 5 years minimum) required.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree (preferred but not required)

Essential Job Responsibilities:

The Robotics Instructor is responsible for the supervision of students, giving robotics, coding and technology instruction, providing a safe and fun learning environment, and serving as a positive role model for students.

• Creating & implementing daily robotics, programming, coding & technology instruction to students between the ages of 4 and 18 with different ability levels.
• Teach fundamental robotics, programming, coding & technology to promote skill development and proficiency.
• Group supervision of students with attention to: behavior and group management, health and safety, security, and personal and skill development.
• Ensure the safety of students and team members
• Organize and prepare daily plans in a fun and creative manner.
• Use effective classroom management skills to lead the activity and effectively create a fun environment where everyone feels included.
• Work effectively with fellow Activity Specialists and collaborate on daily responsibilities. Serve as a positive role model to students.
• Follow the Impact Kids Code of Conduct and maintain the Impact Kids look at all times.
• Exhibit Impact Kids Core Values at all times and adhere to all company policies.
• Have fun!

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Be willing to travel. Ability to respond to emergency situations that may require running and climbing stairs. Good physical condition which enables candidate to execute all responsibilities associated with this position