After-School LEGO Robotics Instructor

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 You’ll 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 You’ll Do

Lead 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 We’re Looking For

We 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 Education
STEM / STEAM Education
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Computer Science
Coding
Programming
Educational Technology
Maker Education
Makerspaces
Science Education
Elementary Education
Early Childhood Education
Child Development
Project-Based Learning
Inquiry-Based Learning
Play-Based Learning
Computational Thinking
Youth Development
Great Fit For Candidates With Backgrounds In:

Robotics
Engineering
Computer Science
STEM / STEAM
Education
Elementary Education
Early Childhood Education
Child Development
Educational Technology
Science
Maker Education
Technology
Recreation
Youth 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 You’ll Use & Develop

This role offers practical experience in:

Robotics Education
STEM / STEAM Education
Engineering Education
Computational Thinking
Classroom Management
Lesson Facilitation
Project-Based Learning
Maker Education
Creative Problem-Solving
Youth Development
Leadership
Communication
Collaboration
Elementary 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 Play
Help 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 Skills
Turn your interest in LEGO, robotics, coding, engineering, or technology into meaningful educational experiences.

Build Your Resume
Gain relevant experience for careers in education, engineering, computer science, robotics, technology, STEM outreach, museums, and youth programming.

Make an Impact
Help young students develop curiosity, confidence, persistence, teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills.