What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Robotics Coach position at Everett High School?
High School Robotics Coach - (FIRST© Tech Challenge)
Description: Under the direction of the K-8 STEM Director, coaches will work in teams of one or two to supervise a twice weekly after school robotics program for grades 9-12. FIRST© Tech Challenge (FTC) - FTC teams (up to 15 team members) are challenged to design, build, program, and operate robots to compete in a head-to-head challenge in an alliance format. The robot kit is reusable from year to year and can be coded using a variety of levels of Java-based programming. Teams design and build robots, raise funds, design and market their team brand, and do community outreach to earn specific awards.
Working Time/Modality:
- Two sessions per week @ EHS between January 21, 2025 and March 1, 2025 plus FTC tournaments
- Each session is from 2:45-4:00
- Coach can mutually decide with students which days to run the sessions
- Support K-8 STEM Director with FTC specific orders
- Work time includes asynchronous and synchronous work
Requirements:
- Current EHS Teacher
- Must be available for every meeting time, as well as Tournament Days (Feb 2 and March 20th)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with robotics and/or programming
- Experience with guiding students through hands-on problem solving
- Enthusiasm for STEM and ability to model a resourceful, can-do mindset
- Ability to motivate children and adults to accomplish team goal
Compensation: $2,400 (60 hours, Based on $40/hour, include prep hours, prep hours should not exceed 1 hour per week)
Number of Positions: 2
Interested candidates should apply on TalentEd.
The Everett Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs,
facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only),
disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics
or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that
demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
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