Robotics Instructor

Available Positions at St. Michael the Archangel High School are seeking a highly skilled and innovative instructor to lead our robotics team. As a Robotics Instructor, you will be responsible for recruiting and training students for robotics competitions. Your duties will include monitoring and assisting students with the design and building of a robot to compete in FIRST Robotics local, regional, and state events. You will also attend and supervise students during competitions.

• 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

• 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.