{"id":17804,"date":"2016-07-20T15:03:44","date_gmt":"2016-07-20T19:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/?p=17804"},"modified":"2016-07-20T15:03:44","modified_gmt":"2016-07-20T19:03:44","slug":"job-stem-robotics-instructor-2-weeks-liberty-science-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/2016\/07\/20\/job-stem-robotics-instructor-2-weeks-liberty-science-center\/","title":{"rendered":"JOB: STEM Robotics Instructor, 2 weeks, Liberty Science Center"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Francisco Montes<\/span>\u00a0<fmontes@lsc.org><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

We need to fill this temporary Robotics Instructor for two weeks: must be available to work\u00a0Monday<\/span><\/span>\u00a0through\u00a0Friday<\/span><\/span>\u00a0from\u00a08:30AM to 4:30 PM<\/span><\/span>,\u00a0August 8, 2016 through August 19, 2016<\/span><\/span>.<\/div>\n

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STEM Robotics Instructor (PT)<\/div>\n
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Science Camp at Liberty Science Center is seeking 2 highly motivated and qualified technology<\/div>\n
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instructors to teach 2 weeks of robotics summer camps. Monday to Friday; August 8 through 19, 2016<\/div>\n
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Position Overview:<\/div>\n
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The STEM Robotics Instructor at Liberty Science Center is responsible for delivering engaging lab-based<\/div>\n
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STEM enriched technology workshops to varied ages of campers. The Instructor will clearly<\/div>\n
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communicate learning objectives to campers using established curriculum, adapting teaching methods<\/div>\n
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and instructional materials to meet the campers&#39; varying needs. The STEM Robotics Instructor must have<\/div>\n
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knowledge in a variety of engineering techniques, equipment, terminology, and vocabulary. The ideal<\/div>\n
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candidate is energetic, engaging, innovative, team-oriented, and an expert at communicating with kids.<\/div>\n
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Essential Functions<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Prepare lab spaces and teach sequential skill-building lesson plans<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Use established curriculum becoming competent to instruct assigned technology camp<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Establish good rapport with students and parents that motivates participation and engagement.<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Classroom management<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Encourage and coach students in scientific and engineering methods working toward a<\/div>\n
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culminating project through active engagement.<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Manage and secure technology equipment<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Organize course materials, properly packing and storing at end of camp week<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Attend weekly Staff Meetings<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Assist in daily camp wide activities, other duties<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Be a positive role model for campers and staff in helping to create an inclusive camp culture<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Ensure the safe operation and instruction of the camp activities in accordance with Liberty<\/div>\n
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Science Center policies and procedures.<\/div>\n
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Requirements<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Familiarity of LEGO Mindstorms | FIRST Robotics Competition experience would be a plus<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Comfort troubleshooting coding and equipment on the fly<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Must have prior experience successfully teaching and instructing youth<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Knowledge of educational pedagogies<\/div>\n
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Work Environment<\/div>\n
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Liberty Science Center is located in a beautiful state park in Jersey City with easy access to free parking,<\/div>\n
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the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, and the NJ Path train. All employees have access to an on-site caf\u00e9, a<\/div>\n
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terrace with stunning NYC views, and on-site yoga. The STEM Robotics Instructor will work in both low-<\/div>\n
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light and natural light. The Instructor will work 75% of the time in on-site classrooms delivering camp<\/div>\n
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curriculum and 25% of the time assisting with camp wide and recreational activities helping to create an<\/div>\n
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inclusive camp community and preparing the classroom for upcoming workshop deliveries.<\/div>\n
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Physical Demands<\/div>\n
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to<\/div>\n
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successfully perform the essential functions of this job.<\/div>\n
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The STEM Robotics Instructor will stand for long periods of time and maneuver through museum<\/div>\n
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crowds. They will demonstrate proficiency operating LSC technology. The ability to work with moderate<\/div>\n
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to high noise level and lift 30 lbs. will be necessary.<\/div>\n
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Position Type\/Expected Hours of Work<\/div>\n
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This is a seasonal Part Time position. Candidate must be available to work Mon through Fri from 8:30<\/div>\n
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AM to 4:30 PM; August 8 through 19, 2016.<\/div>\n
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Education and Experience<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Associate \/B.A\/B.S. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical<\/div>\n
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Engineering, or related field preferred.<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Experience teaching or tutoring STEM courses<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Proficient at finding solutions to problems<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Demonstrate an understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate<\/div>\n
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practices.<\/div>\n
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Preferred Qualifications:<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Experience with robotics competitions<\/div>\n
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\uf0b7 Experience with computer science<\/div>\n
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About Liberty Science Center<\/div>\n
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LSC\u2019s mission is to excite learners of all ages about the power, promise, and pure fun of science and<\/div>\n
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technology.<\/div>\n
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Liberty Science Center (LSC) is committed to a diverse workforce. It is LSC\u2019s policy to provide equal<\/div>\n
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employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual<\/div>\n
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orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic<\/div>\n
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Contact: Francisco Montes\u00a0<fmontes@lsc.org> We need to fill this temporary Robotics Instructor for two weeks: must be available to work\u00a0Monday\u00a0through\u00a0Friday\u00a0from\u00a08:30AM to 4:30 PM,\u00a0August 8, 2016 through…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17804","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-job","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17804","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17804"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17804\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17804"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17804"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17804"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}