About the role
Description
St. Michael the Archangel High School has an opening for a qualified and innovative instructor who is deeply knowledgeable and thoughtful about robotics. The robotics coach is responsible for recruiting and training students for robotics competitions. Additional responsibilities include monitoring and assisting students with the design and building of a robot to compete in FIRST Robotics local, regional, and state events. The successful candidate will also attend and supervise students during competitions.
Duties and responsibilities
Act as project coordinator for the build/competition season
Communicate with students/families about all team activities
Keep student well-being front and center
Create an atmosphere where students feel valued and cared for so that they can take intellectual risks
Expose students to new technologies, skills, and knowledge to increase their interest in science, technology, engineering, and math
Create opportunities for students to take on leadership roles on the team
Help students improve their problem-solving skills
Help students feel empowered
Attend to the administration of the team (register for events, etc.)
Keep track of a budget and submit expenses
Skills and Experience
General comfort with tools
Familiarity with software based design tools
Familiarity with 3d printing and CNC
Familiarity with Java and computer programming
Familiarity with electrical concepts and wiring
A student-centered educator, skilled in fostering persistent problem solving
Knowledgeable about adolescents’ intellectual, social, and emotional development and willing to positively greet the challenges and opportunities they present
A professional oral and written communicator
Eager to work collaboratively with colleagues on curriculum design and pedagogy.
Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.