High School Robotics Coach & STEM Mentor

Wayne County Schools Employment Network; Harper Woods (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Schools Employment Network seeks a High School Robotics Coach for Harper Woods School District. The role focuses on leading a competitive robotics program, mentoring students, and delivering hands-on STEM instruction at Harper Woods High School.

The ideal candidate will guide students in mechanical design, programming (CAD, Java, C++, Python), and robotics operation while balancing team activities with local, regional, and national competitions.

Qualifications

• Strong background in robotics, engineering or related STEM field.
• Experience guiding and mentoring students in hands-on engineering projects.
• Ability to lead a team and foster collaboration and ethical teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on instruction in mechanical design, electrical wiring, and programming (CAD, Java, C++, Python) for robotics.
• Promote teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship and Gracious Professionalism (FIRST, VEX).
• Encourage independent problem-solving and student-led engineering projects.
• Prepare and mentor students for local, regional, state and national robotics competitions.
• Develop and manage practice schedules and coordinate competition logistics.
• Manage budgets, inventory and procurement of robotics parts and supplies.
• Recruit and supervise mentors, volunteers and chaperones; ensure policy compliance.
• Maintain communication with administration, parents, and community partners.

Skills

Robotics

Engineering background

Student mentorship

STEM education

Team leadership

Tools

CAD

Java

C++

Python

Job description

Wayne County Schools Employment Network seeks a High School Robotics Coach for Harper Woods School District. The role focuses on leading a competitive robotics program, mentoring students, and delivering hands-on STEM instruction at Harper Woods High School.

The ideal candidate will guide students in mechanical design, programming (CAD, Java, C++, Python), and robotics operation while balancing team activities with local, regional, and national competitions.