Part-Time STEM Teaching Assistant

Want to get paid to learn lego robotics?
Vision Education & Media dba Robofun provides exciting, hands-on after school programs using emerging technologies for PK-12th grade youth. We ignite kids’ passion to explore and solve problems as they learn to invent, build, code, and troubleshoot. We believe learning should be fun!
Robofun seeks people with an interest in tech to guide our students as they grow into innovative critical thinkers. As a Robofun TA, you will help kids as they design, code, create, and troubleshoot lego robots, video games, animations, and more. You will support your lead teacher and students on creative adventures they will never forget! Many of our best lead teachers begin as TAs with us. This position is a great way to get comfortable in the classroom and learn skills that will help you to excel in a teaching career.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in after school clubs in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, or Staten Island with the option to also TA during summer camp, on school breaks, and on events like birthday parties
Help students develop and code cool projects including robots and video games
Learn our curriculum and technologies through trainings and independent study
Maintain regular communication with teachers and managers
Requirements:
Experience working with the youth either in a traditional school environment or within non-traditional learning environments like coaching or camp counseling
Availability to commit to teaching a minimum of 1 after school clubs a week for the semester
Proficiency with computer software, a love of tinkering, and a desire to learn new technology
Enthusiasm about working with diverse groups of NYC students
Ability to fulfill compliance requirements including a background check by the NYC Department of Education if over 18
Benefits:
Pay is hourly and commensurate with experience
Our goal is to train you to become a lead teacher yourself!
You will receive paid training on how to teach emerging technologies
Our enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff are here to support you
We do our best to match you with age levels, locations, and clubs that best suit you
You will become part of a collaborative culture of creative master teachers
You will laugh and learn a lot while instilling a love of problem solving in your students

Employment type
Part-Time

Work arrangement
No