Engineering Intern TA for Arduino LEGO robot or 3D printing classes in Columbus, OH
Exciting Internship Opportunity for Engineering Students: Hands-On Robotics and Programming!
This is a unique chance for engineering students to gain real-world experience in robotics, programming, and mechanical design. The position involves teaching students in our engaging, in-person (Columbus, Ohio area) Robotics classes, primarily focused on working with LEGO robots.
In addition to teaching, you’ll contribute to special projects at our Dublin office, including:
- Building and optimizing servos for our robots
- Creating custom robot kits
- Designing innovative lesson plans
- Enhancing SEO strategies
- Producing video curriculum
This part-time role is available for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025, with the potential to extend through Summer 2025. It offers valuable, hands-on experience relevant to future engineering careers, all while making a meaningful impact.
Hours: Most classes are after-school at the Upper Arlington schools (near OSU) from 2:45 pm to 4:30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Dublin Schools 3:45 to 4:45 pm Wednesday and Friday. We ask that an intern is available for at least one after-school class a week is required. Monday afternoon is especially needed. A car is needed to drive to the schools.
Please email your resume to gail@robot-academy.com or message me with your email so we can set up a zoom interview.
Compensation $20 per hour.
Qualifications:
• Enjoy teaching kids, age 5 to 12, about science and technology
• Availability when kids are out of school (Saturdays, and/or after-school). Schedule varies and you don't need to be available for all classes. Transportation is required.
• Ability to demonstrate/explain ideas to students using Lego pieces and programming code without accidentally overstepping and completing activities for the students
• Preferred Skill but not required: Experience with LEGO, robots, 3D Printing, and/or Arduino boards. Experience with Scratch, Python and/or Arduino C programming languages preferred but not required.
How to Apply To apply, please send cover letter or resume (if available) to Director: gail@robot-academy.com
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00 per hour
COVID-19 considerations: Masks and COVID Vaccinations are not required.