STEM Robotics AmeriCorps: Emerging Leaders Mentor & Coach

AmeriCorps; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 1,419,600 - 1,656,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Education award

Stipend

Job summary

AmeriCorps Emerging Leaders Program STEM Robotics- (YP) in Virginia is seeking a part-time facilitator to lead after-school robotics clubs for high school seniors. You will mentor up to 8 students, supervise volunteers, and coordinate a year-long program aligned with the Carnegie Mellon curriculum and Common Core standards.

You will assist with competitions, manage inventories, and support outreach and marketing to partners and students.

Qualifications

• Training and Education award upon successful completion of service
• Stipend provided for service
• Permits attendance at school during off hours and permits working at another job during off hours

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct after-school Robotics Club activities.
• Prepare, administer, and report results of pre- and post-surveys to measure students’ progress.
• Maintain inventory and keep robotics laptops, curriculum software, and robot kits in working order.
• Train and support ELP STEM Robotics volunteers.
• Maintain and report accurate participant and volunteer data (attendance, progress, completion), and keep track of the program’s expenses for meals and supplies.
• Plan and conduct a robotics competition at the end of the program.
• Serve one‑on‑one with high school seniors to mentor them through the college, financial aid, and scholarship application process on a weekly basis, during the full academic year.
• Assist with the organization of youth events.
• Assist with ELP marketing and outreach efforts (students, mentors, and volunteers).
• Engage community partners in supporting ELP activities, including middle and high school administrators as well as college admissions staff.

Skills

Communications

Teaching/Tutoring

Recruitment

General Skills

Education

Writing/Editing

Public Speaking

Computers/Technology

Youth Development

Team Work

Conflict Resolution

Leadership

Community Organization

Counseling

Education

Associates degree (AA)

Job description

AmeriCorps Emerging Leaders Program STEM Robotics- (YP) in Virginia is seeking a part-time facilitator to lead after-school robotics clubs for high school seniors. You will mentor up to 8 students, supervise volunteers, and coordinate a year-long program aligned with the Carnegie Mellon curriculum and Common Core standards.

You will assist with competitions, manage inventories, and support outreach and marketing to partners and students.