After-School Robotics Instructor
Job Description
Location: Sebastopol, CA
Program: After-School Robotics & STEM Enrichment
Age Group: Kindergarten 2nd Grade
Job Type: Part-Time
Schedule: Weekday afternoons Fall 2026
Compensation: $55 $65 per session, depending on experience
Work Location: In person
About the Role:
We are seeking a fun, patient, and enthusiastic After-School Robotics Instructor to lead hands-on robotics, engineering, and STEM enrichment classes for K 2 students in Sebastopol, CA.This program introduces young learners to foundational concepts in robotics, engineering, coding, mechanics, problem-solving, and computational thinking through LEGO-based building challenges and age-appropriate robotics activities. Students will learn by building, experimenting, testing, troubleshooting, creating, and collaborating as they explore how things move and how simple machines, motors, sensors, and basic coding concepts can bring their ideas to life. This position is ideal for educators, college students, recent graduates, robotics instructors, STEM/STEAM educators, engineering students, computer science students, makers, and youth enrichment professionals who enjoy working with young children. Curriculum and lesson materials are provided. What Youll Teach Activities may include: LEGO building and construction challenges Beginner robotics projects Simple machines Gears, wheels, axles, and motion Motors and movement Basic engineering design Cause-and-effect activities Early coding and sequencing concepts Patterns and algorithms Introductory computational thinking Problem-solving challenges Build-test-improve activities Story-based robotics projects Collaborative STEM challenges Creative invention and design projects Lessons are designed specifically for Kindergarten 2nd Grade students and focus on exploration, creativity, and age-appropriate STEM learning. Students do not need previous robotics or coding experience. What Youll DoLead engaging after-school LEGO robotics classes for K 2 students Teach lessons using provided curriculum and activity plans Guide students through hands-on LEGO building, robotics, and engineering challenges Introduce foundational concepts in robotics, engineering, mechanics, and coding Demonstrate projects and break activities into simple, child-friendly steps Help students build, test, troubleshoot, and improve their creations Encourage creativity, curiosity, collaboration, and problem-solving Support students when a design or robot does not work as expected Introduce early computational-thinking skills such as sequencing, patterns, and cause-and-effect Adapt activities for different learning styles, abilities, and experience levels Maintain a positive, inclusive, organized, and safe classroom environment Manage classroom routines, transitions, student behavior, and materials Prepare and organize LEGO robotics kits and supplies before each class Assist with sorting, inventory, and cleanup after each session Communicate professionally with school staff and program coordinators Follow all school-site procedures and program expectations Ensure students remain engaged, supported, and safe throughout each class Provide brief class updates when requested Who Were Looking ForWe encourage applicants who: Enjoy working with Kindergarten 2nd Grade students Have an interest in LEGO, robotics, STEM, STEAM, engineering, coding, computer science, or maker education Are patient, positive, creative, organized, and dependable Enjoy hands-on building and problem-solving Can explain technical ideas in simple, age-appropriate ways Are comfortable leading and supervising groups of young children Have strong communication and classroom-management skills Can follow provided lesson plans while adapting activities to student needs Enjoy helping children experiment and learn through trial and error Can reliably commit to the Fall 2026 after-school program schedule Applicant must be residing in Sebastopol or within 20 miles of Sebastopol. Experience working with children through teaching, tutoring, camps, after-school programs, robotics programs, STEM programs, maker programs, museums, childcare, mentoring, coaching, or youth enrichment is strongly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience, education, or interest in one or more of the following is especially helpful:
- LEGO Robotics
- Robotics EducationSTEM / STEAM Education
- EngineeringMechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Science
- CodingProgrammingEducational Technology
- Maker Education
- MakerspacesScience Education
- Elementary EducationEarly Childhood EducationChild Development
- Project-Based Learning
- Inquiry-Based Learning
- Play-Based Learning
- Computational Thinking
- Youth Development
- Great Fit For Candidates With Backgrounds In:
- Robotics
- EngineeringComputer ScienceSTEM / STEAMEducationElementary EducationEarly Childhood EducationChild Development
- Educational Technology
- ScienceMaker Education
- TechnologyRecreationYouth Development
- College students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Candidates from other backgrounds are also welcome if they have relevant experience working with children and an enthusiasm for LEGO, robotics, engineering, coding, technology, building, or hands-on learning.
- Skills Youll Use & Develop
- This role offers practical experience in:
- Robotics EducationSTEM / STEAM Education
- Engineering Education
- Computational Thinking
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Facilitation
- Project-Based Learning
- Maker Education
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Youth Development
- LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationElementary Education
Why Join Us?
Curriculum Provided:- Lesson plans and robotics activities are provided so you can focus on engaging students and creating a positive learning experience.
- Teach Robotics Through PlayHelp young students understand engineering and technology by building, experimenting, testing, and creating with LEGO.Work With K 2 Students
- Introduce robotics and STEM concepts during an age when children are naturally curious and excited to understand how things work.
Gain Teaching Experience:
Build practical experience in classroom management, STEM education, robotics instruction, and youth development.
Use Your Technical & Creative SkillsTurn your interest in LEGO, robotics, coding, engineering, or technology into meaningful educational experiences.
Build Your ResumeGain relevant experience for careers in education, engineering, computer science, robotics, technology, STEM outreach, museums, and youth programming.
Make an ImpactHelp young students develop curiosity, confidence, persistence, teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
