Coding/robotics Educator

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation through robotics? Do you have experience in programs like FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Tech Challenge, or RoboCup? If so, we want you on our team

At the Australian Academy of Robotics and STEM Education, we are passionate about equipping young minds with essential 21st-century skills to navigate the challenges of the future. We leverage cutting-edge technology and collaborate with educators to integrate these advancements into the curriculum, providing training and professional development to foster the teachers of tomorrow.

**About the Role**:
As a Robotics Mentor, you will play a pivotal role in engaging young learners through exciting STEM activities that ignite their curiosity and creativity. You will be part of a dynamic team focused on developing, promoting, and delivering innovative workshops utilizing contemporary technologies, including robotics, coding, engineering and 3D printing to name a few.

Our workshops are scheduled during school hours, after school, on weekends, and during school holidays. Additionally, there may be opportunities to conduct online workshops from the comfort of your home via Zoom.

**Responsibilities**:

- Facilitate engaging workshops with school-age children using LEGO® Educational resources and other robotics tools, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Lead students to their designated classrooms, supervise their activities, and administer first aid as necessary.
- Deliver workshops during school hours and provide training to teachers on integrating robotics into their classrooms.
- Safeguard and maintain workshop resources, including transportation, storage, charging, and cleanliness.
- Develop workshop programs tailored to the needs of students and gather feedback from participants and their parents.
- Promote workshops to existing and potential customers, highlighting the value of robotics education.
- Uphold a safe working environment by adhering to operational guidelines and reporting any risks or incidents.
- Communicate effectively with parents and staff as required.
- Conduct formal assessments of students and prepare term reports.
- Provide written and verbal updates to parents regarding their child's progress in workshops.

**Skills and Experience**:

- Strong background or interest in teaching, engineering, science, robotics, coding, or related fields; previous experience with robotics mentoring, particularly in programs like FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Tech Challenge, Subs in School, F1 in School, or RoboCup is high desirable.
- Experience working with Arduino, Raspberry PI, CAD, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or similar technologies is required.
- Comfortable and confident with technology, with a willingness to learn and adapt quickly to new concepts.
- Reliable and professional, with access to your own transport preferred.
- Availability on some weekdays between 3 PM - 5 PM and Saturday afternoon.
- Must have or be willing to obtain First Aid certification and a Working with Children Check.

**Who Should Apply**:
This role is ideal for recent graduates or confident university students studying teaching, engineering, or related fields.

**Job Benefits and Perks**:

- Gain valuable training, mentoring, and experience in a rapidly growing area of education.
- Enjoy flexible hours and above-market pay rates.
- Opportunities to work remotely.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Fixed shift
- Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

- Working With Children's Check (preferred)
- First Aid Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person