STEM Robotics Facilitator: Mentor Seniors & Competitions

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award upon successful comple

Training

Health Coverage

Stipend

Job summary

AmeriCorps STEM Robotics Clubs Facilitator leads weekly after-school Robotics Club sessions during the school year, guiding students through LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 curriculum vetted by Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy and aligned with Common Core. Teams showcase skills in a friendly fall competition and prepare for regional tournaments.

The role mentors up to 8 high school seniors, supports volunteers, tracks student progress and program expenses, and helps with outreach, events, and partnerships

Qualifications

• Experience supporting after-school programs in STEM
• Ability to engage youth in hands-on activities
• Comfort with public speaking and presenting to groups

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 weekly throughout the full academic year.
• Assist with organizing 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 and college admissions staff.

Skills

Education

Computers/Technology

Youth Development

Community Organization

Teaching/Tutoring

Public Speaking

Public Health

General Skills

Communications

Business/Entrepreneur

Job description

AmeriCorps STEM Robotics Clubs Facilitator leads weekly after-school Robotics Club sessions during the school year, guiding students through LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 curriculum vetted by Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy and aligned with Common Core. Teams showcase skills in a friendly fall competition and prepare for regional tournaments.

The role mentors up to 8 high school seniors, supports volunteers, tracks student progress and program expenses, and helps with outreach, events, and partnerships