Elementary Robotics Coach & After-School STEM Mentor

Monroe-Public-Schools-Monroe,-Ct; East Village (CT); On-site; USD 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Robotics experience

Work with students

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Supervision abilities

Job description

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.