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Instructor of Robotics and Programming Lessons for Children - Saturday Course (Students/ Educational Workers/ Freelancers)

We are looking for a Dutch-speaking instructor to teach robotics classes to children aged 6-12 in Amsterdam on Saturdays. Experience teaching children robotics and programming is highly desired, and technical skills are important. In our robotics classes we use LEGO SPIKE sets and block-based programming. Fluent Dutch is required, as classes are taught in Dutch.

Students, teaching assistants and freelancers can all apply.

Job Description:

  • Teach engaging robotics lessons to children ages 6 to 12 using LEGO SPIKE sets based on LEGO Education teaching materials and instructions.

  • Guide children in building and programming their own robots in a creative and supportive environment.

  • Keep children motivated and engaged, facilitate playtime with LEGO and organize group activities.

  • Classes last 90 minutes, children work in pairs and build a new robot each session.

Prerequisites:

  • Experience working with children, preferably teaching programming or robotics.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Comfortable with basic engineering concepts (such as math, logic) and LEGO building sets.

  • Fluent Dutch.

  • Basic technical knowledge is important as we use visual programming with blocks. You must be able to understand basic logic (you do not need to be a programmer).

  • Ability to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG).

  • Preferred: current or completed degree in pedagogy, science or technology.

Job Details:

  • Saturdays during the school year, with no classes during school vacations.

  • Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm.

  • Location: Jan van Eijckstraat 47, 1077 LH Amsterdam.


If you are passionate about education and enjoy working with children, please introduce yourself and upload your resume. Click the button below to apply.