2025-2026 Robotics Teacher

Why WHIN

WHIN Music Community Charter School is the first school of its kind! Built on the principles of El Sistema WHIN is a place where children learn grow and make music together. At WHIN we are building a nucleo a community where staff families and students work together to make a powerful shift in public education that puts learners needs first.

Our Mission:

To provide our diverse student population with rigorous academic instruction intensive music education and a positive learning environment so that every student can thrive academically and personally. We believe

• that all children deserve a high quality education with access to academic rigor music creation and a holistic approach to developing character.
• that a collaboration with families ensures the greatest success for our learners.
• that restorative justice inquirybased hands on learning and authentic learning experiences provide the most effective environments for growth success and joy.

We are looking for staff who are

• looking to grow and prosper in a collaborative work environment
• excited about working in a school and neighborhood where diversity is central
• interested in learning about being an educator

In action our mission looks like caring deeply about all aspects of our young learners potential. We make academics a priority while also ensuring students character and personal growth. With music at its core students experience working together to create something bigger than their individual skills every single day and this approach extends to our classrooms where projectbased handson learning cultivates curious creative and hardworking learners.

WHIN is currently seeking a Visual Arts teacher who is ready to help grow a unique school community where compassion kindness and curiosity drive each and every day.

Specifically the teacher is responsible for:

• Design and implement an engaging robotics curriculum that aligns with STEM standards and supports WHINs educational mission.
• Teach fundamental concepts in robotics coding engineering and technology to students.
• Utilize handson learning experiences with robotics kits
• Foster a collaborative learning environment where students develop critical thinking and problemsolving skills.
• Guide students through robotics projects competitions and challenges that encourage creativity and teamwork.
• Collaborate with other teachers to integrate robotics and STEM concepts across subjects.
• Maintain and manage robotics equipment ensuring resources are readily available and in good working condition.
• Stay up to date with advancements in robotics education and incorporate new tools and teaching strategies into the curriculum.
• Communicate regularly with students families and colleagues about student progress and program initiatives.

Qualifications for the teacher are:

• Bachelors degree in Education Engineering Computer Science or a related field (Masters preferred).
• NYS teaching certification (or eligibility to obtain certification).
• Experience teaching robotics computer science or STEMrelated subjects in an elementary or middle school setting.
• Proficiency with robotics platforms and strong knowledge of coding languages such as Python Scratch or C.
• Passion for handson projectbased learning and studentcentered instruction.
• Excellent classroom management organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to WHINs mission of fostering academic excellence through music and arts integration
• An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at a high level
• Proven commitment and success working with students and families
• The ability to thrive in a startup environment
• The ability to excel in a fastpaced dynamic and exciting school
• A sense of humor and kindness towards your colleagues

Advanced proficiency in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Teaching experience and/or certifications
• Project Based Learning and Inquiry Based Learning
• Responsive Classroom Love & Logic Student Management and Restorative Justice models

Compensation and Benefits: Compensation & Benefits
WHIN offers a competitive salary determined through an equityfocused approach that considers an individuals skills education and relevant experience. Our teacher pay scale is available for viewing here.

As a fulltime employee at WHIN you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision and life insurance. Additionally we offer a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match and paid family leave.