Program Goal:Looking for an opportunity to support middle school youth in a hands on, differentiated, project-based Robotics curriculum? Our Middle Grades Robotics Summer Program is an innovative collaboration with the Somerville High School Robotics Team, all supported by the Somerville Public Schools. We are looking for a Program Coordinator to manage a team of teen mentors, oversee curriculum co-design and implentation, handle attendance, communicate with families, inspire participants, redirect unfavorable behavior in a positive and supportive way, and assist with additional tasks as needed.

Middle Grades (5-8) Summer Robotics Program - Site Coordinator:

• Provide programmatic leadership and daily direction
• Willingness to learn and jump in enthusiastically
• Be able to quickly build strong relationshsips with students, parents, and staff
• Work collaboratively with SHS Robotics Teen Mentors
• Excited to serve as a role model for youth

Terms of Employment:

Program Preparation: Monday July 1 through Wednesday July 3 from 8:00am - 1:00pm

Session 1: Monday July 8 through Friday July 12 from 8:00am - 1:00pm

Session 2: Monday July 15 through Friday 19 (Summer SPELL push-in, times TBD)

Session 3: Monday July 22 through Friday July 26 from 8:00am - 1:00pm 

Salary: $35 per hour

Works closely with: Innovation Specialist Jason Behrens, Somerville High School Fab Lab Manager, Summer Middle Grades Robotics Teachers, SPELL Administration, Summer Middle Grades Robotics High School Youth Mentors