Part-Time Robotics Teacher & Program Lead

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 116,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

403(b) with up to 10% match

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School invites applications for a part-time Upper School Robotics Teacher & Program Coordinator. Based in the Upper School in Cambridge, MA, the role combines teaching with leadership of the school’s competitive robotics program and collaboration across Science, Arts, Computer Science, Engineering, and Technology departments.

The ideal candidate has a engineering/education background, experience with FRC, programming in Java/Python, and CAD skills.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Education Technology, or a related field is required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience with FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) or other competitive robotics programs.
• Experience mentoring or coaching robotics teams.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java or Python.
• Experience with CAD tools such as Onshape or SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with fabrication tools (3D printing, CNC, laser cutting).
• Experience working with students in educational settings.
• Strong collaboration, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and anti-racism commitments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development of a Robotics Lab, creating and implementing systems and processes for a sustainable robotics ecosystem.
• Plan and develop an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in Robotics, CAD, or digital fabrication electives in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and curriculum guidelines, emphasizing teamwork, leadership, and engineering design thinking.
• Guide continued development of FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) program while serving as lead mentor.
• Supervises the behavior of students in the classroom, school grounds, and educational trips, and discusses academic difficulties or behavioral problems with students as they arise.
• Mentor student leaders within the Robotics Program, support collaborative problem solving and project management, and coordinate mentors and volunteers who support the Robotics Team.
• Communicates progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and, as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or campus Director.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
• Enforces safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
• Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
• Monitors halls, study periods, and lunchrooms with other faculty and staff.
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars.
• Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

FRC experience

Mentoring teams

Java or Python

CAD tools

Fabrication tools

Collaboration

Communication

Student mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Onshape

SolidWorks

Job description

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School invites applications for a part-time Upper School Robotics Teacher & Program Coordinator. Based in the Upper School in Cambridge, MA, the role combines teaching with leadership of the school’s competitive robotics program and collaboration across Science, Arts, Computer Science, Engineering, and Technology departments.

The ideal candidate has a engineering/education background, experience with FRC, programming in Java/Python, and CAD skills.