Evening Robotics Coach - CAD, Coding & FIRST Robotics

Montgomery County Public School; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 8,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia seeks a robotics coach to co‑teach an evening Robotics 2/3 course for the 2026‑2027 year. Class meets 6:00–8:00 p.m. twice weekly at Christiansburg High School; eight‑week build season runs January–March.

The role involves project‑based lessons in programming, CAD, circuits, and engineering, plus supervising students building a FIRST robot and coordinating trips and fundraising.

Qualifications

• Must be a Montgomery County Public Schools' teacher.
• Ability to be dependable and punctual.
• Working knowledge of Java, C++, LabVIEW preferred.
• Familiarity with drafting/3D software and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach project-based lessons exposing students to programming, CAD, circuits, and engineering design.
• Supervise students as they design, build, and test a FIRST Robotics Competition robot.
• Assist in planning overnight trips to regional/national contests and organize a parent booster group.
• Support instructors with fundraising and logistics during the course.

Skills

Java

C++

LabVIEW

3D CAD

Math skills

Sculpture design

Physics/chemistry

OSHA training

Power tools

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

3D Studio Max

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia seeks a robotics coach to co‑teach an evening Robotics 2/3 course for the 2026‑2027 year. Class meets 6:00–8:00 p.m. twice weekly at Christiansburg High School; eight‑week build season runs January–March.

The role involves project‑based lessons in programming, CAD, circuits, and engineering, plus supervising students building a FIRST robot and coordinating trips and fundraising.