STEM Robotics Team Mentor — After‑School Coach

Vernon Public Schools; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 4,300 - 5,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $2,382 prorated

Job summary

Vernon Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Robotics Team Advisor for Rockville High School to mentor students in competitive STEM, lead practices, and oversee robot design and programming. This is a part-time, temporary role for the full school year with emphasis on safety, collaboration, and innovation.

The advisor will supervise after-school meetings, guide the engineering design process, handle trip logistics, and support student participation in regional competitions while promoting

Qualifications

• Strong background, interest, or experience in STEM, engineering, manufacturing, or computer programming (Connecticut teaching certification preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to manage high school students in a hands-on, project-based setting.
• Flexibility to attend after-school practices and scheduled weekend competitions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct after-school team meetings, build sessions, and weekend competition events.
• Guide students through the engineering design process, mechanical assembly, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Handle team administrative duties, including event registration, travel logistics, equipment inventory, and team communications.
• Promote teamwork, problem-solving, gracious professionalism, and safety standard adherence.

Skills

STEM background

Team management

After-school availability

Education

Connecticut teaching certification

Job description

Vernon Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Robotics Team Advisor for Rockville High School to mentor students in competitive STEM, lead practices, and oversee robot design and programming. This is a part-time, temporary role for the full school year with emphasis on safety, collaboration, and innovation.

The advisor will supervise after-school meetings, guide the engineering design process, handle trip logistics, and support student participation in regional competitions while promoting