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Job Description for

Engineering Teacher of Robots & Coding Academy

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Job Title

Engineering Teacher (Robots & Coding Academy)

Organization

ckingknowledge Institute
(Startup Environment)

Role Overview

The Engineering Teacher delivers hands-on robotics and coding instruction to students using the curriculum provided by ckingknowledge Institute. This role focuses on developing students’ technical competence and human skills—confidence, agency, teamwork, creativity, emotional resilience, and problem-solving—through structured coursework and guided exploration.

This role begins as a volunteer position and transitions to a paid role as sufficient revenue is generated through parents and/or grants. The target pay for this role is $55 per hour, and the position is expected to become full-time as the Institute grows.

Startup Environment Expectations

ckingknowledge Institute operates in a startup environment, which means:

  1. No reminders are provided. Team members must be self-motivated, execute work without supervision, and communicate immediately if expectations, timelines, or availability change.

  2. Processes are not yet documented. Each team member is expected to:

    • Document their instructional methods and workflows

    • Ensure work can be repeated consistently at a high level of quality

    • Continuously improve and evolve documentation

    • Create materials that can be used to train future teachers or expand the program

Integrity, ownership, proactive communication, and documentation are essential.

Teaching Schedule & Locations

ckingknowledge Institute

  • Days: Monday through Thursday

  • Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  • Courses: Robots & Coding 1 and Robots & Coding 2 (ongoing cohorts)

Community Partner Location

  • Day: Monday

  • Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

  • Location: Southfield Parks & Recreation Building, Civic Center (Evergreen Road)

  • Course Structure:

    • Robots & Coding 1 — 6 weeks

    • Robots & Coding 2 — 6 weeks

  • Total cycle: 12 weeks

Compensation

  • Initial status: Volunteer

  • Paid transition: Once sufficient revenue is received from parents and/or grants

  • Target pay: $55 per hour

  • Long-term outlook: Expected to become full-time as revenue increases

Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum Delivery

  • Instruct students using the ckingknowledge Institute Robots & Coding curriculum

  • Teach robotics, engineering, and programming concepts through hands-on learning

  • Deliver structured lessons aligned to Robots & Coding 1 and Robots & Coding 2

Student Guidance & Skill Development

  • Guide students in designing, building, and programming robots

  • Support development of problem-solving, critical thinking, and debugging skills

  • Encourage creativity during brainstorming and design sessions

Classroom Culture & Team Development

  • Promote teamwork, collaboration, and sportsmanship

  • Facilitate respectful discussion and peer learning

  • Foster student confidence, agency, and emotional resilience

Learning Environment & Safety

  • Ensure a safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment for all students

  • Maintain appropriate classroom management and safety practices

Onboarding & Teaching Progression

As part of onboarding, the Engineering Teacher must complete the following progression:

  1. Complete Robots & Coding 1 and Robots & Coding 2 as a student

  2. Obtain Robotics Coach Certification through the REC Foundation

  3. Shadow existing Engineering Teachers to learn instructional delivery and classroom flow

  4. Begin teaching independently while being supervised by a Senior Engineering Teacher

Qualifications

  1. Genuine passion for STEM education, especially robotics and engineering

  2. At least one year of experience teaching middle school–aged students

  3. Experience teaching technical content (math, science, engineering, or similar) to any age group

  4. Experience with VEX IQ robotics or similar platforms (preferred, not required)

  5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to engage children and teenagers

  6. Patience, empathy, and the ability to motivate and inspire young learners

  7. Reliable and punctual, with the ability to commit to the full teaching schedule

  8. Ability to work independently without supervision or reminders

  9. Background check required

Why Volunteer at ckingknowledge Institute?

  1. Improve your skillset at the professional level

  2. Expand your network with professionals who share similar cultural values

  3. Invest in producing versatile engineers who reinvest in their communities

  4. Receive letters of recommendation and job references

  5. Gain access to knowledge and resources for future endeavors

  6. Carve history from blank stone

  7. Increase your good karma

  8. Be the change you want to see in your community

  9. Be among people who care about and value your contributions

  10. Move humanity toward world peace

  11. Provide educational access for Black, Brown, and low-income families

  12. Eat delicious food made with love

  13. Establish a foundation that serves families for generations

  14. Break cycles of poverty

  15. Increase people power through nonviolence and youth civic engagement

  16. Receive volunteer service recognition

  17. Make a positive impact on students’ interest in STEM

  18. Gain coaching, mentorship, and leadership experience

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  • Create short versions for flyers or recruitment posts

  • Or generate a formal offer/onboarding packet aligned to this role

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