Robotics Instructor (Middle/High School) | $60,000 * $65,000

Paycom - ATS; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 personal days

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Colorado PERA retirement

Job summary

Victory Preparatory Academy in Commerce City, CO is seeking a Robotics Instructor to lead robotics-focused STEM courses for grades 6–12. You will integrate coding, engineering, and design thinking into hands-on projects and coach the Robotics Team for regional and national competitions.

You'll organize after-school enrichment, maintain lab spaces, and work with school leaders to align the robotics curriculum with academic goals, while advising students on STEM college and career pathways.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field or CTE endorsement.
• Experience teaching robotics or coaching a competitive robotics team (preferred).
• Knowledge of coding, circuits, and robotics hardware/software (e.g., VEX, Arduino, Python).
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach robotics-focused STEM courses for students in grades 6–12.
• Integrate coding, engineering, and design thinking into hands-on projects.
• Coach and grow our competitive Robotics Team, including preparing for regional and national competitions.
• Organize after-school robotics enrichment programs, workshops, and clubs.
• Maintain and organize robotics kits, materials, and STEM lab spaces.
• Lead instruction using platforms such as VEX, LEGO Mindstorms, Arduino, or similar technologies.
• Work with school leaders to grow and align the robotics curriculum with academic goals.
• Advise students on STEM college and career pathways.
• Collaborate with staff to develop interdisciplinary STEM learning experiences.

Skills

Robotics education

Coding

Team coaching

Project-based learning

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in STEM or CTE

Tools

VEX

Arduino

Python

LEGO Mindstorms

Job description

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $60,000–$65,000 (based experience)

7 paid personal days annually

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Colorado PERA retirement plan

Your Day-to-Day

As our Robotics Instructor, you’ll:

• Teach robotics-focused STEM courses for students in grades 6–12
• Integrate coding, engineering, and design thinking into engaging, hands-on projects
• Coach and grow our competitive Robotics Team, including preparing for regional and national competitions
• Organize after-school robotics enrichment programs, workshops, and clubs
• Maintain and organize robotics kits, materials, and STEM lab spaces
• Lead instruction using platforms such as VEX, LEGO Mindstorms, Arduino, or similar technologies
• Work with school leaders to grow and align the robotics curriculum with academic goals
• Advise students on STEM college and career pathways
• Collaborate with staff to develop interdisciplinary STEM learning experiences

Who You Are

• You’re passionate about robotics and technology as tools for real-world problem solving
• You have experience building, coding, or leading robotics teams or classes
• You thrive in project-based environments and love seeing students take ownership of their learning
• You’re collaborative, innovative, and excited to build something meaningful

Qualifications: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field or CTE endorsement
• Experience teaching robotics or coaching a competitive robotics team (preferred)
• Knowledge of coding, circuits, and robotics hardware/software (e.g., VEX, Arduino, Python)
• Strong classroom management and communication skills

Why Victory Preparatory Academy?

Victory Preparatory Academy (6–12) is a mission-driven public charter school known for academic rigor, character development, and college readiness. We’ve maintained a Performance rating for over a decade and celebrate 100% college acceptance for our graduating seniors. Over the years, we've been recognized with numerous awards, including the John Irwin Schools of Excellence Award and the CDE ELPA Excellence Award.

But what sets us apart is more than the accolades—it's our culture of high expectations, deep relationships, and a relentless belief in every student’s potential. We are committed to equity, opportunity, and support, creating a learning environment where students thrive and staff are empowered to make a lasting impact.

With a 4-day student week and Mondays reserved for planning, collaboration, and enrichment, our schedule supports both student learning and staff well-being.

Located just 15 minutes north of downtown Denver in Commerce City, Victory Prep offers the best of both worlds: urban access with the heart and connection of a small-school community.

At Victory Preparatory Academy, we are committed to equal opportunity employment and strictly prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or any other status protected by law.