Stem Instructor

**STEM Instructor at RoboThink Northwest Toronto**

RoboThink is looking for energetic, patient, and friendly class instructors to lead kids in having fun while learning

We are a STEM edu-tainment company that introduces children in grades K-8 to robotics and coding concepts through the use of our patented robot building blocks and easy-to-use coding software. We’re looking to expand our company with smart, creative, and fun instructors to join our team

**Qualifications**:

- Energetic and passionate about working with K-8 children
- Recent or to-be graduate of a teaching, ECE, ECA degree/diploma or equivalent preferred
- Prior experience working with children, or coaching sports or recreation programs in a learning environment is preferred
- Experienced with technology, robotics and/or coding (Scratch, Python etc.) or willing to learn and be proficient at it
- Strong adaptability, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to take initiative, work well independently and with a team
- Have patience and empathy to support and encourage learners at different skill levels and paces
- Able to get creative in designing engaging, hands-on activities that make complex concepts accessible and fun
- Must have a car and be able to travel to running classes located in Whitby
- Must be available to work weekdays, some full-day
- Certifications in Standard First Aid and CPR-C/AED and/or High Five (Principles of Healthy Child Development) an asset
- Familiarize oneself with RoboThink hardware and course materials, carefully study the curriculum, teacher training manual, classroom procedures, and policies
- Use RoboThink materials to conduct classes - pay attention to individual students to help them with the learning process; organize fun games in class; address beahvioural issues and troubleshoot technical issues
- Communicate with parents/partners on students' progress
- Administrative tasks such as taking attendance, organizing tech equipment, curriculum binders and printouts
- Provide feedback and concerns back to RoboThink's management team
- Transport of class materials from storage to the classroom; clean up and pack away classroom materials for transport back to storage

**Job Types**: Part-Time, Casual, Fixed term contract
**Please Note: schedule for our programs will vary for each term; this position is looking for someone who can commit to at least one full-weekday per week)**

**Contract length**:At least 3 months (Renewable)

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Casual

Pay: $22.00-$28.00 per hour

Application question(s):
**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person