Robotics Coach

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.