Are you a science enthusiast interested in creating meaningful educational opportunities as a Robotics Instructor? We have a teaching opportunity in the field of Robotics, educating young and thriving scientists. The future of science could be in your hands! Our international STEM program is open to all students with the mission to deliver top-notch STEM literacy and application. The STEM program educates students from preschool to high school. SMAC specializes in an advanced, bar-none STEM-based educational curriculum that emphasizes the interconnected subject areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. We are in search of a virtual Robotics Instructor who has:
1 or more years of instructing experience in robotics
Enthusiastic and professional in teaching
Ability to motivate students
Experience teaching online
Responsibilities:
Create an innovative environment for the students by preparing and executing activities that are beneficial to adding to the student’s knowledge of Robotics using concepts from the field and incorporating hands on labs.
Ensure the atmosphere is inclusive, welcoming, and safe for all children
Educating meaningful content children between the ages 7-17 years in a virtual environment
Provide weekly assessment reports on how the students are progressing, taking attendance daily
Provide positive role-modelling for child participants and volunteers to the program, always be polite and helpful, and smile and greet both parents and children
Creating and conducting Robotics lessons using age-appropriate content
Qualifications:
Knowledge of classroom management in an online setting
Ability to connect with students
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills
Exceptional leadership skills
Execution of Robotics, models, and virtual simulations.
Requirements:
Must have a recent Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance Check
Teaching background in robotics with the ability to produce age appropriate content.
Display a foundational understanding of the relationships between technology, engineering, computer sciences, and other related academic fields
Ability to keep students engaged and focused on an online classroom setting if required
Previous online teaching experience is considered an asset
Access to reliable internet connection as well as ability to use communication platforms such as zoom
Who Should Apply? STEM Montessori Academy of Canada is seeking Enthusiastic,
engaging University students, Club facilitators, Instructors, or Teachers with
expertise in the subject areas for online programming. STEM Canada is seeking
instructors for Summer Camps that will be 1 to 8 weeks part-time positions
available.
Shifts: Evenings between 6:30 - 8:30 pm eastern time on select days that work with your schedule, 2-8 hours on the weekends as availability allows. Start times may vary. Planned Start Date: October, 15, 2024
End Date: June 20, 2025
Work Location : Remote via Zoom
Rate: $21.87 per hour
*Candidates should be available for these weeks for consideration. This temporary contract is on an as-needed basis, and it is based on enrollment. The dates, shifts and hours are not guaranteed. Great for casual schedules and ability to earn extra income in a remote setting.
We are strongly committed to equity and diversity within our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all religious backgrounds, persons of color, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, and others who can contribute to the diversification of our community. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume.
We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months
Pay: From $21.87 per hour Expected hours: 2 – 8 per week Flexible language requirement:
French not required
Schedule:
Day shift
Evening shift
Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
Have you taught in a post secondary institution such as a college or university?
Have you created custom lesson plans and tests ?
You MUST reside in Canada / US and be legally able to work in Canada in order to be eligible to apply for this role. We are not accommodating overseas applications at this time. Do you meet this criteria?
(please respond: Yes, I live in Canada or US, and I am legally able to work in Canada.) Education:
Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Teaching Robotics: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Vulnerable Sector Check (Criminal Record Clearance) (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T2P 3G9