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Tech Academy

STEM Summer Robotics & Coding Instructor, Assistant, Internship

On site

Eden prairie, United states

$ 24 /hour

Freelance

03-02-2026

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Skills

Communication Leadership Training Coaching Programming Robotics

Job Specifications

ABOUT PROGRAM:

We are seeking enthusiastic applicants for our Summer Camp Technology Teacher and Assistant positions! Tech Academy teaches week-long technology classes throughout Minnesota.

Ideal applicants for Teacher positions are college students/graduates with experience with elementary-age children or licensed teachers. Ideal applicants for Assistant positions are tech-savvy high school or college students or those qualified for the Lead Teacher position looking for a more relaxed role in the classroom. Many of our past employees used our positions to satisfy internship requirements.

As a teacher or assistant, you will be driving to your site, typically a school or community education building. You will be responsible for bringing 2-3 plastic bins of equipment per class, which you will set up in a classroom before students arrive. You will need a vehicle to transport class equipment. Our headquarters location is in Roseville, Minnesota. Training and equipment exchange is held at our headquarters. Teachers/Assistants will be required to visit the headquarters every 1 to 3 weeks during the summer.

Training and Equipment:

Before teaching or assisting, teachers complete 12 hours of online training on essential camp management and leadership skills and then complete an in-house 12-hour employee orientation. We provided all the equipment and curriculum needed to teach classes.

Pay:

Teachers (camps hours): $18-$24 an hour

Assistants $14-$18 an hour

Prep and training: $11.50 an hour

Requirements:

Excellent Communication Skills
Have a valid drivers license
You will be required to complete a local and national background check
Be very comfortable with technology and using computers
A reliable vehicle that can transport up to 4 large plastic totes
Able to lift equipment totes weighing up to 40 pounds
You must be very punctual and reliable.
You need to be able to work independently and communicate with us regularly via email and phone.
Patient, positive personality

If applying as a teacher:

Be organized and efficient to run an effective class
You must be self-confident, energetic, creative, and assertive enough to control a class of high energy elementary-age kids

Plusses:

Knowledge of Legos, Minecraft, Programming, or Robotics experience
Background in tutoring/coaching kids

Be a part of our amazing SUMMER Team in the Twin Cities!!

Check out our Programs for yourself:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSNetQgexuI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-xpfUP_0hU

Responsibilities

Assist in teaching coding, robotics, and engineering concepts to students of various ages.
Manage classroom activities and maintain a positive learning environment.
Communicate effectively with students and parents.
Collaborate with other instructors to develop engaging lesson plans and activities.

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

About the Company

Tech Academy (formerly Computer Explorers) of Minnesota provides research-proven technology and summer STEM day camps for kids and teens ages 4-15. We believe learning should be fun, innovative, challenging and hands-on. We host over 300 camps annually throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. We offer 30 different classes/camps in Minecraft, Video Game Design, Programming, Engineering, Robotics, Computers and Film Making. Know more