STEAM Instructor - Summer Program

Position Overview

The STEAM Instructor for Summer @ The Brook is responsible for leading engaging, hands-on learning experiences for campers in the areas of artificial intelligence, robotics, and game design for middle school students. This role is ideal for an educator or industry professional who is passionate about innovation, experiential learning, and inspiring students through project-based STEAM education.

The instructor will lead up to three themed weeks of programming, guiding campers through collaborative projects, skill-building activities, and culminating demonstrations.

Location: Stony Brook School, Stony Brook, NY

Program Dates: July 6 – July 24, 2026

Position Type: Seasonal, Summer (up to 3 weeks)

Reports to: Director of Auxiliary Programs / Summer Programs Leadership

Program Responsibilities

Week 2: Artificial Intelligence in Action

• Lead campers in exploring foundational AI concepts through hands-on activities. Facilitate projects involving image recognition, pattern detection, and decision-making systems.
• Guide students in testing AI models through games, simulations, and interactive applications.

Week 3: Land Robotics Build and Challenge Week

• Instruct campers in designing, building, and programming land-based robots using motors and sensors.
• Support students through engineering challenges, including obstacle courses and navigation tasks.
• Organize and oversee friendly competitions and demonstrations.

Week 4: Robotics and AI Game Design

• Guide campers in combining robotics and AI concepts to develop interactive games, challenges, or autonomous systems.
• Encourage creativity, experimentation, and iterative design.

• Experience in teaching or industry experience in STEAM education.
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence, robotics, and game design concepts.
• Ability to lead hands-on learning experiences for middle school students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.