Robotics Arts Activity Specialist: 2024-2025

About the Opportunity

We believe that great educational professionals make a difference for our students; without this, a school or program cannot succeed.

A Robotics Activity Specialist engages scholars in a variety of robotics projects, coding challenges, and other specialized activities.

They foster creativity and skill mastery through interactive sessions. Activity Specialists should have experience adapting to spaces that may not have traditional robotics facilities or equipment.

This specialist cultivates an inclusive environment where scholars explore and excel in robotics through hands-on, project-based learning approaches.

We are a K-8 program, and while we will consider your preferences for placements, our Activity Specialists need to be willing and happy to work with any age range.

This is to ensure that every student engages meaningfully throughout the school year. Additionally, you’ll lead weekly activities tailored to each grade level and inspire creativity in every classroom you're assigned to.

Ultimately, as an Activity Specialist, you play a critical role in ensuring our scholars grow and have a positive learning experience.

What Qualifies You

Please note that many do not meet 100% of the desired qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to still apply.

• Embody and effectively model EHTP’s core values for students, including consistent and timely attendance
• Support a program community where restorative practices are actively modeled and used to navigate student and community challenges
• You have a high school diploma or equivalent
• You hold yourself to high professional and ethical standards
• You have at least 2 years of experience working with Elementary and / or Middle School students in an after-school or summer camp setting
• You have experience working with diverse populations of students and communities
• You have experience creating lesson plans around an end-of-term project or performance (project-based learning)
• You are willing to be flexible in your role and adapt to program and student needs, including inclusive learning and SEL competencies
• You have experience teaching robotics, coding, or other engineering activities.
• You are committed to continuous improvement and learning through professional development
• You must be flexible and adaptable to program and student needs, willing to work with any age range from K-8

What You’ll Accomplish

• Collaborate closely with Program Leadership and Group Leaders to provide quality support to scholars
• Embody and effectively model EHTP’s core values for students, including consistent and timely attendance
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants in the program by providing appropriate supervision at all times
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants
• Maintain accurate program documentation (sign-in / out, attendance, timesheets, behavior / incident reports)
• Build and maintain positive relationships with families, scholars, and staff members in the program
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events
• Support a program community where restorative practices are actively modeled and used to navigate student and community challenges
• Demonstrate a Team First mindset, through proactive contributions to the community, and advance their practice through reflection, development opportunities, participation in the professional community, and actively engaging families and community members
• Submit lesson plans and all required materials promptly to program managers
• Plan and implement meaningful, age-appropriate, exciting, challenging, and values-based activities and special events
• Develop a project-based learning plan that supports the completion of three projects per school year and includes a showcase event
• Provide flexibility for holiday camps and school-year programs
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by program managers

Overview of The Hiring Process

• Application
• Phone Interview
• Group Activity + Debrief & Group Final Interview
• References
• Decision

Thank you for taking the time to submit an application with East Harlem Tutorial Program.