Mentor Level 2

Overview

RoboticGen Academy is looking for a Mentor to guide students aged 10–18 in robotics and artificial intelligence. This part-time role combines virtual and in-person mentoring, teaching, and research.

Picture a student moving from following instructions to testing an idea of their own. As an L2 Mentor, you guide that shift through thoughtful feedback, hands-on sessions, and projects that make robotics and AI feel possible.

Commitment and availability

Weekly commitment is 10–20 hours, generally split between mentoring and research. At least 10 mentoring sessions per week are required. Sessions are scheduled within these operating hours based on mentor availability and academy needs:

• Virtual mentoring: Mainly weekday evenings, especially 7 PM–10 PM.
• Physical mentoring: Mainly Saturdays, 9 AM–6 PM, at the RoboticGen Academy Makerspace in Dehiwala.
• Meetings: Be available for pre-scheduled meetings, such as the weekly mentors' standup.

What you will do

• Guide students through virtual and physical mentoring sessions and submit a report after each session.
• Grade assignments and give constructive feedback. Prepare mentor guides, solution scripts, mock answer scripts, and suggestions for new content.
• Encourage students to explore beyond the curriculum and learn independently.
• Lead online classes, physical workshops, and team challenges.
• Continue developing your skills through academy courses, projects, and guidance.
• Take on other reasonable tasks that support students' learning.

Requirements

• Be a post-A/L student selected for university entrance in the science stream, or a first- or second-year undergraduate pursuing an Engineering or IT degree. Electronics and Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Mechatronics are preferred fields.
• Have completed, or possess the skills and experience required for, Mentor L1.
• Communicate effectively in English and Sinhala, and be able to engage and teach children and teenagers.
• Show interest in learning robotics and AI, and enthusiasm for STEM education.

Nice to have

• Experience creating STEM learning materials, volunteering, or STEM outreach.
• Participation in hackathons, competitive programming, robotics competitions, or relevant school or university clubs.
• Skills in PCB design, CAD, embedded programming, or coding.
• Leadership experience at school or university.

Compensation

Average earnings are LKR 15,000–30,000 per month, based on session coverage. Compensation is based on:

• Regular monthly activities and the mentoring baseline.
• Online and physical mentoring sessions, including urgent mentoring requests.
• Online classes, physical workshops, and team challenges.
• Additional opportunities, including student referrals and performance-based incentives.

Evaluation and progression

Performance is evaluated after three months. Progress toward Mentor L3 is tracked against these milestones:

• 150 online mentoring sessions and 50 live sessions.
• Contributions to open-source research projects at RoboticGen Labs.
• Completion of courses and projects in a chosen learning pathway.

Promotion to Mentor L3 may be offered based on performance.

Contract terms

This position is offered for six months from the offer date and requires one month's notice to end the role.

Learning opportunities and benefits

• Access to academy courses, projects, and guidance from experienced mentors and instructors, including more than 100 premium robotics and AI courses and projects, stated value LKR 60,000+.
• On successful completion, an OboCar Kit, stated value LKR 20,000.
• Opportunities for Robotics Engineer internships at RoboticGen Labs and other companies in Sri Lanka and internationally.
• Opportunities to join robotics and AI research projects, competitions, and the RoboticGen Robotics Team.
• Opportunities to grow with the RoboticGen robotics and AI community.

Work culture

We aim for a balanced, milestone-focused working environment. Team members can contribute ideas and lead regardless of title, and we choose ideas on their merits.