STEM Robotics Outreach Leader Las Vegas Reno and Elko
STEM Robotics Outreach Leader Las Vegas Reno and Elko
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Job Description
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Job Description
The Desert Research Institutes Nevada Robotics Engineering Education Program is hiring parttime leaders to support PreK 12 education and outreach. Positions are available in Las Vegas Reno and Elko NV and may include conducting teacher training workshops on robotics coding and troubleshooting providing robotics and drone competition support organizing/teaching STEM outreach events Boys & Girls Club STEM classes (Elko) and other duties as assigned. Leaders in each location will support the Robot Drone Book Lending Library program which includes setting up new robots and drones delivery and pick up shipping and receiving building STEM kits packing books for classrooms etc.
Leaders are expected to work in the early afternoons and evenings Fridays (Elko) approximately two Saturday events per month (all day) and some midweek office hours that are flexible for a total of 1015 hours per week. No robotics or drone experience necessary.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Elementary Education or related field
Minimum 34 years of related experience in an educational setting such as the classroom or related teaching experience including STEM robotics computer science or related topics.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite programs
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in Elementary Education or related field
4 years of classroom teaching experience and NV teaching license
4 years of experience teaching robotics topics in a classroom setting including drones
Certifications for the VEX 123 and VEX Go classroom robots
Physical Requirements: This position may need to occasionally perform physical tasks such as lifting objects of 2060 lbs. stooping bending and kneeling and standing for long periods of time.
Conditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Statewide and midweek travel required.
Compensation Grade/Benefits:
$30$40/hr DOE up to 20 hours per week; no benefits
NoFullTime Equivalent
45.0Required Attachment(s)
Qualified individuals interested in this position must attach the following documents to the required sections of your application. The system will accept multiple attachments to this section of the application up to 5MB. Please contact the day you apply if assistance is needed with attachments.
1. Cover letter
2. Current resume
3. Contact information for three professional references.
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Posting Close Date
03/10/2025Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
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Newly hired faculty and postdoctoral fellows must assure that their official transcript is submitted to the Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment. Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
