Summer School Drone Summer Camp Instructor

JobID:

17787

Position Type:

Summer School/Teachers Date Posted:

6/26/2026

Location:

To Be Determined District:

Ann Arbor Public Schools Job Title:

2026

Drone Summer Camp Instructor Location:

Tappan Middle School Duration:

1-week summer session (July 6th-10th) + preparation training time of 1 day (July 2nd)

Compensation:

$700 stipend for camp (5 days) and $100 for training before camp (1 day)

Reports To:

Camp Director /

Program Coordinator:

Cynthia Heraud Position Summary:

The Drone Summer Camp Instructor will lead hands-on instructional sessions as part of the "Our Place in

Space:

Drones for a Purpose" drones and engineering summer camp. This role involves teaching middle school students (grades 6–8), with a focus on engaging underrepresented minorities and females in STEM. The instructor will guide students through the engineering design process using drones, simulation software, and real-world challenges related to space and flight.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and facilitate engaging daily lessons centered on drone flight, coding, and simulation tools. Support students in building, flying, and testing EMAX drones with attention to safety and skill development. Integrate NGSS-aligned content and space technology themes into instruction. Utilize simulation platforms (e.g., Liftoff or alternatives) to reinforce drone control, flight safety, and piloting techniques. Promote collaboration, inquiry, and teamwork through student-led challenges. Assist students in identifying and solving real-world problems through engineering and drone applications. Maintain an inclusive, respectful, and encouraging environment for all learners. Track student progress and support camp evaluations through pre- and post-surveys. Participate in a brief training/prep period prior to the camp week. ($300 Stipend)

Qualifications:

Background in STEM education, engineering, robotics, or aviation (teaching license preferred but not required). Experience working with middle school students, ideally in hands-on or project-based learning environments. Familiarity with drone operation, coding (block or text-based), and engineering concepts. Passion for equity in STEM education and experience working with diverse student populations. Strong classroom management, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Experience:

Knowledge of Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Gateway curriculum. Experience Teaching and Working with Middle School Students Experience using drone simulation tools or teaching aviation-related content. Prior experience with Emax Drones or Drones

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of people.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day and location.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

All applicants must apply online at A2schools.org >> District Links >> Job Postings