Part-Time Robotics Instructor

Sacramento Country Day School, the regional leader in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade independent school education since 1964, seeks a part-time robotics instructor to lead our Lower School (grade 5) program and assist with our Middle School (grades 6-8) program in competing in the FIRST LEGO League. The hourly rate for this position will be between $25 and 30/hour, depending on experience.

Hours: 3:00-5:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from January – May 2026.

Serving over 600 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, Country Day’s mission “inspires intellectual discovery and engages a diverse community to think critically, live creatively, and act Compassionately.

Located in the capital of California, and roughly equidistant between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, Sacramento is often cited as one of the country’s most diverse and inclusive cities. Country Day proudly reflects our city; nearly 50% of our student body identify as people of color.

Country Day embraces the ideals of a liberal arts education. We encourage our students to develop the full range of their capabilities – intellectual, physical, creative, social, and moral, and we cultivate in them the habits and skills that will enable them to lead fulfilling lives. The ideal candidate will add strength to a wide range of programs and embrace a diverse and powerful learning community.

The successful candidate will have the following attributes:

·      Experience with robotics in an educational setting, preferably LEGO

·      Enthusiasm for working with students aged 10-14

·      Interest in learning new skills alongside students

·      Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and engage young learners

·      Patience, creativity, and a passion for STEM education

·      Strong commitment to equity and inclusion

Key Responsibilities:

·      Lead Lower School Robotics program, assist with Middle School Robotics program

·      Provide guidance and support to students as they design, build, and program LEGO robots for competition

·      Foster a positive and engaging learning environment

·      Collaborate with program leaders to plan and prepare instructional materials

·      Help the students troubleshoot and solve problems with their projects and their peers

·      Ensure that all safety protocols and guidelines are followed

School requirements include: Background check, First Aid/CPR training (school-sponsored), negative TB result.

Equal opportunity employer: Sacramento Country Day School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state anti-discrimination laws (“Protected Status”). SCDS’s equal employment practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Sacramento Country Day School is an inclusive community and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. To apply, please send a single .pdf file that includes a letter of interest, resume, and list of three (3) references to the Head of Middle School, Sarah Ostermueller, at resume@saccds.org.

Tagged as: K-6, Middle School