FTC Robotics Mentor: Lead Student Teams in Design & Build

Francis W. Parker School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Francis W. Parker School in Chicago seeks a FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Teams Mentor to guide upper school students in designing, building and programming competition robots. The role is hands-on, with two weekly after-school sessions, weekend work, and travel to competitions.

You will mentor students through the engineering process, foster teamwork, and participate in monthly mentor meetings. Prior FIRST Robotics experience and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to mentor and engage adolescents effectively.
• Ability to communicate with students, mentors, parents, and administration.
• Substantial FIRST Robotics experience as participant or mentor.
• Deep knowledge of FIRST Robotics competition culture, rules, and game format.
• Specialized knowledge in engineering and/or programming.
• Ability to model and guide the engineering process and teamwork.
• Demonstrated leadership with student teams and mentors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee two weekly after school work sessions, weekly Saturday work sessions and competition events.
• Mentor and guide students through the process of researching, designing, building, programming, testing and driving robots for use in competitions.
• Foster and manage teamwork skills.
• Attend anywhere from 4 to 7 robotics competitions.
• Attend monthly mentor meetings.
• Other related activities.

Skills

Mentorship with adolescents

Communication

FIRST Robotics experience

FIRST culture knowledge

Engineering knowledge

Programming knowledge

Leadership skills

Tools

CAD experience

3D printing

Laser cutting

Fabrication skills

Job description

Francis W. Parker School in Chicago seeks a FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Teams Mentor to guide upper school students in designing, building and programming competition robots. The role is hands-on, with two weekly after-school sessions, weekend work, and travel to competitions.

You will mentor students through the engineering process, foster teamwork, and participate in monthly mentor meetings. Prior FIRST Robotics experience and strong communication skills are essential.