Middle School Robotics Teacher

Role Overview

Academian is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME Reviewer) for Secondary Robotics Education to support the development, review, and validation of Career and Technical Education (CTE) course content throughout the development lifecycle.

This role will support the following course:

• Middle School Robotics

The SME will provide subject matter expertise to ensure content accuracy, instructional quality, age appropriateness, and alignment with secondary robotics, engineering, and technology education standards.

The ideal candidate has experience teaching robotics at the middle or secondary level and/or professional experience in manufacturing automation, industrial robotics, material handling systems, or related automation technologies. The SME will work closely with Instructional Designers, content developers, project teams, and client stakeholders to review learning materials, validate content, and provide recommendations that support engaging and effective learning experiences for middle school learners.

Subject Area Expertise

The ideal SME should have experience in robotics education, engineering technology, industrial automation, manufacturing, mechatronics, or related fields.

The SME should be able to provide guidance and validate content related to:

• Robotics fundamentals
• Industrial and manufacturing robotics
• Material handling and automated systems
• Mechanical systems and robotic components
• Sensors, actuators, and control systems
• Basic programming and robot operation
• Engineering design process
• Automation and smart manufacturing concepts
• Safety practices in robotics and engineering environments
• Problem-solving, troubleshooting, and systems thinking
• Robotics applications across manufacturing and industry
• STEM and robotics career awareness

Key Responsibilities

Content Review \& Validation

• Review and validate course content for accuracy, relevance, and alignment with course objectives.
• Review Course Design Documents (CDD), storyboards, lessons, activities, and instructional materials.
• Provide detailed subject matter feedback, recommendations, and revisions as needed.
• Ensure content reflects current robotics, automation, and engineering practices and is appropriate for middle school learners.
• Identify content gaps, inaccuracies, outdated information, or opportunities for enhancement.

Content Input

• Provide robotics, engineering, and automation resources, examples, and industry best practices to inform course development.
• Support instructional designers by providing real-world applications and age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Recommend updates based on current robotics technologies, manufacturing trends, automation practices, and educational standards.
• Provide guidance on learner engagement and instructional relevance.

Assessment Review

• Review and validate assessments for content accuracy, rigor, and alignment with learning objectives.
• Ensure assessments appropriately measure learner understanding and application of robotics and engineering concepts.
• Provide recommendations to strengthen learner mastery and engagement.

Quality Assurance \& Collaboration

• Participate in quality assurance reviews and content validation activities.
• Collaborate with Instructional Designers, writers, editors, and project stakeholders.
• Provide subject matter clarification throughout the development process.
• Support review cycles based on project requirements.
• Participate in project meetings and review sessions as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Computer Science, STEM Education, or a related field; relevant advanced industry certification may also be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in robotics education, engineering, manufacturing automation, industrial robotics, mechatronics, material handling systems, or related disciplines.
• Experience teaching middle school robotics or STEM courses strongly preferred; high school robotics instruction considered as a secondary preference.
• Experience supporting secondary education, Career and Technical Education (CTE), STEM programs, or engineering education preferred.
• Strong understanding of robotics systems, automation technologies, engineering principles, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical, communication, and content review skills.
• Ability to provide constructive, actionable feedback within established timelines.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills required to collaborate effectively with project teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching middle school robotics, engineering, STEM, or technology courses.
• Experience coaching robotics teams or supporting project-based STEM learning.
• Professional experience with industrial robotics, manufacturing automation, material handling systems, PLCs, mechatronics, or related technologies.
• Teaching certification in Technology Education, Engineering, STEM, Career and Technical Education (CTE), or a related field preferred.
• Experience developing or reviewing curriculum, instructional materials, assessments, or digital learning content.
• Familiarity with national or state STEM, engineering, or technology education standards.
• Experience collaborating with instructional design teams or educational technology platforms.

Engagement Expectations

• Project duration: Approximately 6 months per course.
• Expected commitment: Approximately 2–3 hours per day during active review phases.
• Participate in scheduled review cycles and project meetings.
• Provide timely feedback on assigned deliverables.
• Support the successful development of high-quality, industry-aligned learning experiences.
• Must be available to participate in meetings and project discussions during U.S. business hours as required.

Pay: $35\.00 - $40\.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience in Robotics Teaching ?

Work Location: Remote