About the role
Role Overview
The Academic Facilitator will deliver electronics and STEM-based training sessions for teachers and students in schools. The role requires hands-on knowledge of basic electronics, circuit design, 3D printing, mechanical tools, and STEM project development to support schools in effectively utilizing Tinkering Lab equipment and technologies.The candidate should demonstrate a strong interest in practical learning, innovation, and mentoring students in technology-driven projects.
Required Technical Skills
- Basic knowledge of electronics, circuit connections, and circuit design
- Ability to identify electronic components and work with them
- Experience in building simple electronics and robotics projects using microcontroller boards
- Ability to design and develop STEM projects suitable for school-level students
- Basic knowledge of advanced development boards such as ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and NodeMCU
- Understanding of Arduino-based systems, sensors, coding, and hardware integration
- Basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting and documentation
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and organize training schedules and sessions effectively
- Conduct STEM, robotics, and electronics training for teachers and students
- Travel to different schools across Karnataka when required
- Maintain regular coordination with schools regarding training schedules and feedback
- Guide teachers and students in developing innovative STEM project ideas
- Support school-level workshops, innovation activities, and competitions
- Mentor students participating in robotics and innovation competitions
- Submit regular training reports, documentation, and feedback to the Training Head
- Assist in Tinkering Lab setup processes and ensure alignment with required setup procedures
Personal Skills
- Strong learning mindset and willingness to explore new technologies
- Ability to adapt quickly to new skills, tools, and processes
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with team members
- Flexible and willing to travel frequently