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2026 Summer Programs - Summer Robotics: Teachers, Grades 5-9

@ Somerville Public Schools
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Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
$35/hrOnsiteSeasonal
Responsibilities:Teach robotics, Collaborate mentors, Engage families
Requirements Summary:Teaching middle grades robotics; collaboration with mentors; strong communication; availability for July sessions; punctual and supportive with families.
Technical Tools Mentioned:LEGO robotics
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Job Goal:  Looking for an opportunity to support middle school youth in a hands-on, differentiated, project-based robotics program? Our Middle Grades Robotics Summer Program is an innovative collaboration with the Somerville High School Robotics Team, supported by the Somerville Public Schools. We are looking for teachers to inspire students to learn about engineering and robotics, by teaching one class of 15-20 middle grades students. Duties include taking attendance, communicating with families, redirecting behaviors in a positive and supportive way, and assisting with additional tasks as needed.


 


This position works in close collaboration with the Summer Robotics Program Coordinator, Somerville High School Fab Lab Manager, SPELL Administration and Summer Middle Grades Robotics High School Youth Mentors.


 


Responsibilities:



  • Teach a group of 15-20 students in grades 5-9 about LEGO robotics engineering

  • Work collaboratively with SHS Robotics Youth Mentors

  • Willingness to learn and jump in enthusiastically

  • Be able to quickly build strong relationships with students, parents, and staff

  • Excited to serve as a role model for youth

  • Must be available Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 10, and Monday, July 20 through Friday July 24, 2026 Availability Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17 is preferable but not required.


 


Terms of Employment:


Seasonal/Yearly Employment


Salary:  $35 per hour


 


Session 1: Monday July 6 through Friday July 10 from 8:15am - 12:45pm


Session 2: Monday July 13 through Friday 17 (Summer SPELL push-in, 8:15am - 12:45pm)


Session 3: Monday July 20 through Friday July 24 from 8:15am - 12:45pm


 


Position Reports to: The Innovation Specialist


 


The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.