Employment
Robotics Teacher, Robotics Coach & Fabrication Specialist
POSITION TITLE: Robotics Teacher, Robotics Coach & Fabrication Specialist
REPORTS TO: Division Head & Fab Lab Manager
SUPERVISES: N/A
FLSA STATUS & CLASSIFICATION: 1.0 FTE, Exempt Faculty
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Robotics Teacher & Coach is a full-time teacher and faculty member, working in our Guerin Family Institute MIT-Inspired Fab Lab. Primary responsibilities include leading our Middle & Upper School’s robotics program, teaching one to two sections of Robotics, assisting with fabrication related projects, and serving as an advisor teacher.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities for this role fit into three categories: Robotics Coach, faculty member, and Fabrication specialist.
ROBOTICS COACH
- Organize the program in relation to robotics team competitions and practice plans.
- Oversee all aspects of robotics for a particular competition, including the training and instruction of students to learn and compete to the highest standards.
- Apply knowledge of skills and techniques to assist students in reaching their fullest potential.
- Maintain appropriate practice and competition schedules.
- Provide leadership, demonstrate sportsmanship and be a positive role model for student robotic members to be enthusiastic and to demonstrate self-confidence.
- Establish the safety and welfare of the robotic students as the highest priority while using tools and in the Fabrication Lab.
- Properly instruct robotics students in the safe use and maintenance of equipment , tools and the lab.
- Build a positive team rapport that will ensure every member of the team has a role and is valued.
- Provide proper supervision of robotic students during practice, at competitions and on trips.
- In collaboration with the Instructional Leader and CFO, plan and manage the budget.
- Develop and maintain a positive relationship with students, parents, colleagues and other community members.
- Instruct students on Engineering Design and how to apply this concept to designing, building, programming, and testing a robot for robotics competition.
- Schedule and compete in season and in off-season competitions with middle & upper school students.
- In collaboration with the Instructional Leader, recruit students and adult mentors for the robotics program, which includes participating in off school hours admission events.
FABRICATION SPECIALIST
- Work with students and faculty in helping develop thoughtful, integrated projects.
- In collaboration with other staff members in the Guerin Family Institute, Fab Lab and Machine shop, ensure all equipment is operating properly & safely.
- Ensure all safety measures are being followed by students & faculty that are using the spaces.
FACULTY MEMBER
- Teach 1 to 2 sections of Robotics.
- Serve as a faculty advisor to a group of upper school students
- Serve as a positive role model on campus for all 6-12th Grade students.
- Lead & co-teach classes in other departments that use the Guerin and Fab Lab.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering and/or Education.
- Experience working with FTC Robotics (High School) and FRC (Middle School).
- Experience with CAD, CAM, 3D printing, and machining with routers, mills, lathes, laser cutters and other machinery.
- Experience coding
- Curriculum development
- Experience with power tools and their safety requirements.
- Professional and/or College level robotics experience, training, and/or previous high school robotics experience required.
Standard On-Campus Hours
Start: M - F by 7:45 AM
End: M - F 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
*Hours will fluctuate depending if the Robotics team is on season or off season.
SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $115,000
Interested candidates may apply here.
OUR MISSION
Our School, founded on Jewish values, is about who our children can become, and how they can help others become who they might be. Because the world our children will create tomorrow is born in the School we build today, our mission is to educate our children so they can surpass us.
Milken strives to be a nurturing, diverse and inclusive community. It is a vibrant academic home, drawing faculty and staff from the spectrum of faith, social and cultural backgrounds.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.
Work Environment: At Milken Community School, equity, inclusion, and social justice are central to this mission. We embrace diversity for the benefit of our students, families, faculty, and staff, striving to create a learning community where everyone is known, supported, and valued. As an equal opportunity workplace, Milken is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, responsive environment free from discrimination, harassment, violence, and any other form of abusive conduct. Guided by our mission, we employ and support individuals of all races, ancestries, national origins, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, marital statuses, ages, religions, disabilities, veteran statuses, citizenships, and other legally protected statuses, ensuring that all employees are afforded the rights and privileges available to all members of our school community.
At Milken Community School, we think education is more than what you know. Our School, founded on Jewish values, is about who our children can become and how they can help others become who they might be. Because the world our children will create tomorrow is born in the School we build today, our mission is to educate our children so they can surpass us.
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