Lead STEM Robotics Instructor

About Roboplanet Roboplanet is a STEM education organization dedicated to inspiring the next generation of innovators through robotics, engineering, coding, and technology education. We provide hands-on STEM programs for K–12 students, combining classroom instruction with project-based learning and competitive robotics experiences through VEX Robotics competitions. At Roboplanet, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environment where students develop technical skills, creativity, teamwork, and confidence through robotics education. We are now seeking a passionate Lead STEM Robotics Instructor to develop and deliver high-quality robotics and STEM education programs while mentoring students in technical learning and competitive robotics. If you are passionate about STEM education, robotics, and inspiring the next generation of innovators, we invite you to join the Roboplanet team. Please submit your resume and cover letter to info@roboplanets. Job Duties: The successful candidate will perform the following duties: • Develop, prepare, and deliver STEM and robotics courses for K–12 students, including robotics systems, programming, mechanical design, CAD, sensors, engineering principles, and the engineering design process. • Design, update, and continuously improve curriculum, lesson plans, instructional materials, project-based learning activities, and classroom resources to support student learning and program objectives. • Deliver classroom instruction and hands-on technical training using robotics platforms such as VEX IQ, VEX V5, programming software, and related engineering technologies. • Assess student learning outcomes through assignments, practical exercises, projects and presentations; maintain student progress records, prepare assessment reports, provide constructive feedback, and adapt instructional methods to meet students' learning needs and skill levels.. • Guide students through robotics projects, engineering notebooks, design reviews, programming challenges, prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and other practical STEM learning activities. • Prepare, mentor, and coach students for VEX Robotics competitions by providing instruction in robot design, programming, engineering documentation, competition rules, teamwork, and problem-solving strategies. • Conduct lectures, technical workshops, robotics practices, group discussions, and competition simulations to strengthen students' technical knowledge, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. • Mentor assistant instructors by sharing curriculum resources, instructional techniques, and classroom management practices to ensure consistent program delivery. • Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, learning objectives, course pathways, robotics program development, competition preparation, and educational goals. • Maintain robotics equipment, classroom materials, and technical resources, and remain current with advancements in robotics technology, STEM education practices, and VEX Robotics Competition requirements. Job Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Robotics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, STEM Education, or a related field. • A minimum of two years of experience in robotics instruction, STEM education, engineering education, technical training, or other related teaching experience. • Demonstrated experience developing and delivering STEM or robotics curriculum, lesson plans, instructional materials, and hands-on project-based learning activities. • Strong knowledge of robotics systems, programming, mechanical design, sensors, CAD software, engineering design principles, and troubleshooting of robotics hardware and software. • Experience coaching or mentoring students or robotics teams participating in VEX Robotics, FIRST Robotics, LEGO Robotics, or similar competitive robotics programs, with excellent classroom management, communication, and mentoring skills. • Experience working with children or youth in educational or STEM learning environments. Proficiency with robotics programming platforms such as VEXcode, Python, or C++ is an asset. • Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends during robotics competition seasons and special STEM education events.