High School Robotics Coach & STEM Mentor

Francis-Howell-School-District; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Francis Howell School District in Missouri seeks an Assistant Robotics Coach/Sponsor to support planning, organization, and supervision of the district's robotics program. You will provide instruction, guidance, and mentorship to students in STEM while promoting teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship.

The role involves organizing practices, mentoring participants, and coordinating competition preparation, with adherence to district policies and governing robotics rules.

Qualifications

• Valid Missouri teaching certificate preferred.
• Individuals who are not certificated employees must have a minimum of sixty (60) college credit hours from an accredited college or university.
• Previous coaching, sponsorship, robotics, engineering, STEM, or related experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents/guardians, staff, administrators, and community members.
• Must meet all Francis Howell School District and governing organization requirements for activity sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing, supervising, and administering the school's robotics program.
• Assist with recruiting, supervising, and mentoring student participants.
• Assist with planning and conducting practices, meetings, workshops, and competition preparation activities.
• Provide instruction and support in engineering design, programming, robot construction, testing, and competition strategy.
• Promote teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and responsible citizenship among participants.
• Assist with supervising students during practices, competitions, travel, and other program-related activities.
• Assist in coordinating participation in robotics competitions, exhibitions, and community outreach events.
• Support compliance with all district policies and the rules, regulations, and eligibility requirements of the governing robotics organization.
• Assist with maintaining an inventory of robotics equipment, tools, and materials and ensure they are properly maintained.
• Assist with program budget and expenditures in accordance with district procedures.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, administrators, staff, and community partners regarding schedules, expectations, and program activities.
• Encourage academic success and monitor student eligibility requirements.
• Attend required sponsor meetings, trainings, and competitions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Activities Director.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

Missouri teaching certificate preferred

60 college credit hours

Job description

Francis Howell School District in Missouri seeks an Assistant Robotics Coach/Sponsor to support planning, organization, and supervision of the district's robotics program. You will provide instruction, guidance, and mentorship to students in STEM while promoting teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship.

The role involves organizing practices, mentoring participants, and coordinating competition preparation, with adherence to district policies and governing robotics rules.