Elementary Robotics Club Advisor/Coach

Monroe-Public-Schools-Monroe,-Ct; East Village (CT); Presencial; USD 11.000 - 18.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Monroe Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Robotics Club Advisor/Coach to develop and supervise the robotics program from August to April, including building, programming, testing, and improving robots for competitions. The role may be shared by two people to cover the stipend.

The position involves coordinating 4-5 weekend competitions annually, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe, engaging learning environment for students in Stepney and Monroe Elementary schools.

Formación

• Experience with robotics design, construction, programming, or troubleshooting.
• Experience working with school-age children in an educational, coaching, mentoring, or extracurricular setting.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.
• Ability to supervise students safely and maintain a supportive learning environment.
• Willingness to attend after-school practices and designated competitions.
• Ability to follow district policies and safety procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, organize, and supervise after-school robotics club meetings and practices.
• Guide students in robot design, construction, programming, troubleshooting, testing, and performance improvement.
• Teach problem-solving, engineering design, collaboration, and effective communication.
• Coordinate participation in competitions (4-5 per year) and related logistics.
• Maintain robotics equipment, tools, supplies, and inventory.
• Collaborate with district coaches to schedule events and support volunteers.
• Maintain attendance records and manage club dues with the front office.

Conocimientos

Robotics experience

Work with students

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Supervision abilities

Descripción del empleo

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Monroe Public Schools

Elementary Robotics Club Advisor/Coach - Stipend Position (2 positions - 1 at ME and 1 at SE) JobID: 3411

• Position Type: Stipend
• Date Posted: 10/20/2026
• Location: Stepney Elementary and Monroe Elementary
• Date Available: TBD
• Closing Date: 11/06/2026

Elementary Robotics Club Advisor/Coach

Position Summary

The Robotics Club Advisor/Coach is responsible for developing, coordinating, and supervising the school's Robotics Club from August to April. The advisor will guide students through the process of designing, building, programming, testing, and improving robots while fostering problem-solving, teamwork, creativity, critical thinking, and sportsmanship. The advisor will prepare students for participation in robotics competitions and ensure a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment. [It can be two people who split the stipend.]

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise after-school robotics club meetings and practices.
• Guide students in robot design, construction, programming, troubleshooting, testing, and performance improvement.
• Teach and reinforce problem-solving, engineering design, critical thinking, collaboration, and effective communication.
• Support students in learning and applying robotics equipment, software, programming tools, and competition rules.
• Prepare students and teams for robotics competitions and tournaments, including robot development, strategy, practice, and required documentation.
• Coordinate participation in competitions (4-5 competitions per year on a Saturday), including registration, schedules, equipment preparation, transportation arrangements, and communication with families and school administration, as applicable.
• Supervise students during practices, competitions, and related club activities in accordance with district policies and safety procedures.
• Maintain robotics equipment, tools, supplies, and inventory, and ensure equipment is stored and used appropriately.
• Establish expectations with students and parents in accordance with RECF rules and regulations for student participation, teamwork, responsible equipment use, and sportsmanship.
• Monitor student engagement and progress and encourage participation by students with varying levels of experience.
• Communicate regularly with students, families, school administration, and competition organizers regarding club activities and expectations.
• Maintain attendance and other required records ( collect membership dues and manage robotics accounts communicating with the front office ) and complete applicable district forms and documentation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, ex. Order t-shirts and collaborate with vendors.
• Collaborate with the Masuk High School Robotics leadership committee and coaches to coordinate volunteers at specific work sessions and to get guidance/support.
• Collaborate other coaches in the state of CT to determine the competition calendar for the year and how to help each other hold successful events.
• Host a competition at Masuk High School for elementary teams.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated experience with robotics including robot design, construction, programming, or troubleshooting.
• Experience working with school-age children in an educational, coaching, mentoring, or extracurricular setting.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to guide students through challenges and encourage independent thinking.
• Strong organizational, communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.
• Ability to supervise students effectively and maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students of varying skill levels and encourage teamwork, perseverance, creativity, and sportsmanship.
• Willingness and ability to attend scheduled after-school practices and designated competitions or tournaments.
• Ability to follow district policies, student supervision requirements, equipment safety procedures, and applicable competition guidelines.

Work Schedule

The position requires regular after-school practices during the robotics season, as well as attendance at scheduled competitions or tournaments, which may occur on weekends. The specific schedule and anticipated time commitment will be established by the district.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience coaching, advising, or mentoring a robotics team.
• Familiarity with robotics platforms, competition formats, and programming software.
• Experience preparing students for competitive robotics events.
• Experience managing robotics equipment, materials, budgets, or team registration.

Postings current as of 10/22/2026 1:56:39 PM CST.

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