Robotics Assistant

Francis Howell School District; St. Charles (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Francis Howell School District in Missouri seeks an Assistant Robotics Coach/Sponsor to help plan, organize, and supervise the school's robotics program and to mentor students in STEM fields. You will support engineering design, programming, robot construction, and competition strategy while promoting teamwork and responsible citizenship.

The role involves coordinating practices, coordinating with parents and staff, and ensuring compliance with district and governing robotics organization rules

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong communication skills with students, families, and staff.
• Experience in robotics, STEM, or activity sponsorship is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing, supervising, and administering the robotics program.
• Recruit, supervise, and mentor student participants.
• Plan and conduct practices, meetings, workshops, and competition prep.
• Provide instruction in engineering design, programming, robot construction, testing, and strategy.
• Promote teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, and ethical conduct.
• Supervise students during practices, travel, and competitions.
• Coordinate participation in robotics events and community outreach.
• Ensure compliance with district policies and governing organization rules.
• Maintain inventory and assist with program budgeting and expenditures.
• Communicate schedules, expectations, and activities with stakeholders.
• Monitor student eligibility and support academic success.
• Attend sponsor meetings, trainings, and competitions.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Missouri teaching certificate (preferred)

Sixty college credits

Job description

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
  
• Date Posted:
  8/18/2026
  
• Location:
  Francis Howell North High School
  

Stipend: 2,163

About Us

Francis Howell School District (FHSD) is committed to providing students with opportunities to grow academically, socially, and personally. Our activities and extracurricular programs encourage students to develop leadership, teamwork, creativity, and skills that extend beyond the classroom.

Job Summary

The Assistant Robotics Coach/Sponsor assists with the planning, organization, and supervision of the school's robotics program. The Assistant Coach/Sponsor provides instruction, guidance, and mentorship to students while supporting the development of skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This position promotes teamwork, leadership, innovation, problem-solving, and sportsmanship while assisting with all aspects of the robotics program and ensuring compliance with district policies and the rules and regulations of the governing robotics organization.

• 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.

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.