Robotics Coach - TBJH

Alpena Public Schools; Alpena Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Alpena, MI seeks a Lead Program Mentor to manage robotics teaching at Thunder Bay Junior High. You will oversee classroom and workshop activities, direct student projects, and mentor volunteer mentors.

The role requires strong management, safety leadership, and the ability to adapt to changing needs. CAD modeling and programming exposure is expected; a teaching certificate and CPR/First Aid are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate and CPR/First Aid training preferred.
• Excellent classroom and workshop management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Establish project goals and objectives.
• Plan instructional programs designed to meet individual student needs; prepare lesson plans and foster an educational environment conducive to learning.
• Direct the activities of volunteer assistant mentors.
• Establish and implement classroom/robotics lab policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct.
• Create a safe program environment and teach CAD modeling and programming as needed.
• Coach students in public speaking and prepare them for questions about their build.
• Provide guidance to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct.
• Maintain open communication with students and families concerning progress.
• Meet with participants regularly to ensure program success.
• Write grants to support program operations.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and student matters.
• Follow all policies and procedures.

Skills

Classroom management

Workshop management

Adaptability

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Science degree

Tools

CAD modeling

Job description

• Location 3500 South 3rd Avenue,Alpena, MI, 49707,United States
• Job Category Robotics, TBJH, Coach
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Human Resources
• Phone [phone]

SUMMARY:

The lead Program Mentor must have excellent classroom and workshop management skills and the ability to oversee and direct students in all aspects of Robotics. Program Mentor must be well-rounded and able to easily adapt to change. Active research may require time in the summer months.

Requirements

Department: Instruction

Reports To: Director of Instruction/Principal

Location: Thunder Bay Junior High

SUMMARY:

The lead Program Mentor must have excellent classroom and workshop management skills and the ability to oversee and direct students in all aspects of Robotics. Program Mentor must be well-rounded and able to easily adapt to change. Active research may require time in the summer months.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned.

Establish project goals and objectives.

Plan instructional programs designed to meet individual student needs; prepare lesson plans and foster an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of students.

Direct the activities of volunteer assistant mentors.

Establish and implement classroom/robotics lab policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct.

Create a safe program environment. Willingness to learn how to use and teach CAD modeling, programming in a variety of languages depending on student preference and use of tools and equipment for robotics including small shop machinery equipment.

Coach students in public speaking and prepare them for question and answer sessions about their build

Provide guidance and counseling to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct.

Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents concerning the academic, behavioral, and developmental progress of students as well as the progress of the robot build.

Communicate regularly with families involved.

Meet with participants on a regular basis to ensure program success.

Write grants to support program operations.

Maintain confidentiality of records and student matters.

Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Follow all Board policies and procedures.

Other Duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Students and volunteers.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor of Arts/Science degree preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate and CPR/First Aid training preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Candidates should be safety conscious and able to teach and enforce key safety demands to students. Candidate should be able to work with students to establish and administer clear safety protocols and should be able to administer First Aid and CPR should the need arise. Candidate will know how to encourage students when their experiments do not produce ideal results. Mentor must be able to design and implement lesson plans for students having a wide range of achievement levels and requirements. Mentor should be comfortable managing student behavior in work areas and with a variety of power tools – potentially in a non-traditional workshop (shop class in a traditional classroom). Candidates should be able to encourage and challenging students to seek solutions on their own, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where students depend on one another ahead of the mentor. Candidate must have skills in effective communication with students, parents or guardians from diverse backgrounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk (on level and unlevel ground - both inside and outside settings), sit, climb stairs and talk or hear for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be sufficiently mobile to to effectively supervise and assist with students, including ability to escort or restrain students as needed. The employee is required to be computer literate and to have the energy to deal with multiple demands. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school or outside, where noise level may vary.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescription controlled substance use and/or abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.