Job Description

About Vertex STEM Education

Vertex is dedicated to inspiring curiosity and excellence in STEM by connecting passionate students, educators, and mentors who share a love for technology and innovation. Our mission is to empower students to become creative thinkers, confident builders, and collaborative problem-solvers through hands-on learning in robotics, programming, and engineering.

Position Overview

As a

Robotics & Coding Instructor

, you will inspire and guide students aged

6-13

to explore the exciting world of robotics and computer science. You'll help them develop foundational skills in

mechanics, programming, and logical thinking

, while fostering creativity, teamwork, and resilience. Through your mentorship, students will experience the thrill of transforming their ideas into real, working creations.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver

engaging, age-appropriate lessons in robotics and coding (e.g., LEGO Spike Prime, LEGO EV3, Scratch, Python, or similar).

Guide students

through hands-on building and programming challenges, encouraging experimentation and problem-solving.

Support learning growth

by providing academic assistance and personalized feedback.

Encourage critical thinking

by helping students debug code, analyze designs, and improve performance.

Monitor and assess

student progress to ensure learning objectives are achieved.

Foster an inclusive, positive, and inspiring learning environment

that promotes curiosity and teamwork.

Collaborate with the curriculum and program development team

to refine lesson materials and classroom activities.

Contribute to robotics competition teams

(e.g., FLL, VEX IQ) as a mentor, where applicable.

Qualifications

Previous experience

teaching or mentoring children (ages 6-13)

in a classroom, camp, or enrichment program. Proficiency with

LEGO Robotics platforms

(Spike Prime, EV3) and/or

block-based or text-based coding

(Scratch, Python). A passion for

robotics, technology, and hands-on education

. Excellent

communication, presentation, and classroom management

skills. Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills. A

Bachelor's degree

in Education, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred but not required).

Why Join Us

Professional growth:

Access to ongoing training and certification opportunities in robotics and coding education.

Creative environment:

Work with a team of enthusiastic instructors and mentors who share your passion for STEM learning.

Meaningful impact:

Inspire the next generation of innovators and witness their excitement as they bring ideas to life.

Career development:

Opportunities to grow into senior instructor, curriculum developer, or team coach roles.

Join Vertex -- where imagination meets innovation.

Help young minds explore, design, and code the future.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $19.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 19 - 25 per week

Work Location: In person