"Lego Robotics After School Instructor"

Job Details

If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at recruiting-u@smith.edu.

Essential Functions

• Introduce the Lego Robotics challenges to students in grades fourth through sixth.
• Facilitate students in building and programming robots to complete challenges.
• Serve as a mentor and facilitator of learning.
• Supervise and manage students, promote student success, utilize positive behavioral management, and report to program facilitator.
• Maintain a daily schedule, manage attendance, supplies, equipment, program spaces, and collaborate with teachers.
• Prepare for and attend the district-wide competition.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Experience leading elementary students in a group setting. Associate’s Degree in education or related field, or prior experience teaching specialty area to elementary aged students. Experience working with children in group settings.
• Skills: Ability to form positive and supportive relationships with children and adults. Ability to be flexible and work as a member of a team. Good organizational and interpersonal skills.

Program Schedule

2 or 4 days a week, 2:30 - 5:00 pm

Pay Range

$17 - $22 per hour depending on education and experience

Please attach/upload a current resume and cover letter for your application to be considered.

Position Type: Fixed Term

About Smith College

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women’s colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.

As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.