26-27 Somerville Robotics League

•Youth Robotics Mentor

Somerville Public Schools

DISTRICT WIDE

•Somerville, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Somerville Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5919408

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Sep 21, 2026

Job Description

This position is available for current Somerville High School Students Only.

Job Summary:

The Somerville Robotics League for Middle Grades provides students who are in grades 5-8 with opportunities to explore beginner and intermediate topics in robotics while having fun. These experiences are designed to prepare students for high school courses and additional Out-of-School Time opportunities.

High School Robotics Youth Mentors are an essential part of the Somerville Robotics League. Youth Mentors co-design and implement programming and activities, assist the adult staff in administartive tasks, and develop skills to facilitate topics in robotics with younger students.

Requirement:

Current Somerville High School Student

Expectations:

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:

Part Time / Yearly Appointment

September 21, 2026

•December 12, 2026

28 Total work hours

$18.85 per hour worked

Most Youth Mentors will work 2 hours per week. During the final week students will work 8 hours which includes the regular meeting time and the final event.

Total Season Hours:

20 hours Mondays @ school sites, 3:00pm

•4:30pm (1.5 hours)

Planning/Debrief @ school sites or asychronous, 4:30

•5:00pm or TBD (0.5 hours)

Total hours per week: 2

Total Finale Hours:

6 hours

Saturday, December 12, 10:00am

•4:00pm (6 hours: 2 hours prep, 3 hour event, 1 hour clean up)

Flex Hours:

2 hours

Locations:

Argenziano

Room 304, 6th grade science and social studies classroom

Brown School

Room TBD

East Somerville Room TBD

Healey

Room 307, School library

Kennedy

Room 325, School library

West Somerville Room 322, School library

Winter Hill Room TBD

Position Reports to: The Innovation Project Specialist

The Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Position Type:

Seasonal

•Yearly appointment

Salary:

$18.85 to $18.85 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required