Casual Robotics Instructors

**Description**:
Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.
We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl.
The role
Our Robotics program continues to go from strength to strength, from state champions to world qualifiers and the foundations of the program start in our Junior School.
We are seeking several enthusiastic and passionate casuals to join our team. We are looking for a commitment of between 3 - 15 hours per week after school during term time.
Reporting to the Program Leader, these casual roles focus on teaching students the fundamentals of VEX robotics, programming, and engineering principles while fostering a collaborative and innovative learning environment.
VEX Robotics is an educational platform that offers robotics kits and competitions (from Year 5) to engage students in STEM learning. The VEX system features versatile elements that simplify engineering for beginners while providing advanced users with limitless design possibilities. Students develop skills in engineering, problem-solving, and teamwork through hands-on building and programming, preparing them for future careers in technology and engineering.
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Our kind of team member
You will demonstrate the following attributes and capabilities:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A genuine desire to work with Junior School students
- Ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team of age and abilities
- A passion for Robotics and Technology
- Relevant educational experience in engineering, robotics, or a related field, preferably with VEX
- Experience with robotics competitions is desirable, not essential
- Willingness to support the ethos and values of the College

Your kind of workplace
Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins - big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback, and competitive remuneration.
We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.
Your kind of benefits
We are offering a competitive rate per hour. We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people personally and professionally through growth strategies, career progression, access to the latest technology and best in class resources.
Our kind of process
Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.