What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Summer Programs - Robotics: Youth Mentor position at Somerville School District?
Job Goal: The Summer Robotics Program provides students who are rising into 5th through 9th grades with opportunities to explore beginner, intermediate, and advanced topics in robotics while having fun. These experiences are designed to prepare students for school courses and Out-of-School Time opportunities during the upcoming school year.
High School Robotics Youth Mentors are an essential part of the Summer Robotics Team. Youth Mentors co-design and implement programming and activities, assist the adult staff in administrative tasks, and develop skills to facilitate topics in robotics with younger students.
Responsibilities:
In addition to providing instructional support, Robotics Youth Mentors will:
- Serve as role models for younger students
- Provide feedback to students on projects and robotics/design work
- Collaborate daily with lead and assistant adult staff to plan activities and lessons
- Lead activities and teach robotics concepts to small and large groups of students
Terms of Employment:
Seasonal/Yearly Employment
Schedule - Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 12:30pm
Start Date: July 6, 2026
End Date: July 31, 2026
Salary: $18.28 per hour
Mandatory Orientation days on June 28 virtual meeting and July 1 in person (subject to change).
Position Reports to: The Innovation Project Specialist
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