Youth STEM Robotics & Coding Instructor

Good Shepherd Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services in Brooklyn, NY is seeking an Activity Instructor for Robotics, Coding and STEM to lead a youth-centered class aligned to their interests.

You will design age-appropriate curricula, teach robotics with Vex Go, support students in coding projects and VR activities, and track progress under the Program Director.

Hours are 8–10 per week, Monday to Friday, 2pm–6pm, September through June, with non-exempt status. Join us to spark creativity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience and/or training relevant to the position required.
• Some college encouraged; experience with adolescents and teaching/coaching youth valued.
• Flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm for young people.
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills.
• Ability to engage youth, while setting structure and limits in a group setting.
• Energetic, motivated self-starter and a team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to strength-based, youth and family development and trauma-informed perspective.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop age- and skill-appropriate curriculum, lesson plans, activities, and special projects.
• Work with program participants to develop their artistic, educational, and leadership potential.
• Pre-planning of activity; ensure structure and rituals in class sessions.
• Facilitate scaffolded activities based on students’ interests; promote teamwork and growth.
• Engage participants in group conversations and track academic progress.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Youth development

Team player

Planning/organization

Verbal & written communication

Engage youth

Creativity

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college

Tools

Vex Go

VR activities

Job description

Good Shepherd Services in Brooklyn, NY is seeking an Activity Instructor for Robotics, Coding and STEM to lead a youth-centered class aligned to their interests.

You will design age-appropriate curricula, teach robotics with Vex Go, support students in coding projects and VR activities, and track progress under the Program Director.

Hours are 8–10 per week, Monday to Friday, 2pm–6pm, September through June, with non-exempt status. Join us to spark creativity and teamwork.