Robotics Teacher

The position is for a full-time instructor for the Middle School and High School Robotics courses.

The middle school uses the Vex IQ robotics systems, and the high school uses Rev robotics systems.

Position Responsibilities


* Responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, physical and psychological growth


* Create a welcoming, supportive, challenging, and encouraging learning environment for students and faculty to push through any fear or discomfort with trying something new.


* Identify and use best practices in STEAM education and continuously reflect on projects for ongoing improvement. 


* Maintain robotics kits and inventory throughout the school year.


* Attend all departmental and school faculty meetings.


* Maintain a safe work environment and ensure the safe operation of all tools and equipment within the Makerspace.


* Ensure the careful use of expendable and consumable supplies within the Makerspace.


* Tinkers, makes, designs, and consistently stays up to date on new technology and applications.


* Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs


* Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.


* Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.


* Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs


* Update and maintain all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations


* Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes


* Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  


* Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject area


* Excellent project management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.


* Project based learning experience


* Genuine excitement for and ability to work with students, faculty, staff, and parents


* Knowledge and experience with physical programming, robotics, and coding.
+ Previous experience with various coding languages referred
+ Previous Robotics experience with REV  or VEX


* Working knowledge of laser Cutters, 3D Printers, graphic design software, microcontroller programming software, and 3D design software.


* In-depth understanding of the creative culture of the Maker movement.


* Experience in curriculum development; ability to create lesson plans to meet the needs of diverse student population


* Willingness to work collaboratively and serve as a resource for faculty.


* Commitment to student learning, personal growth, and professional development.


* Strong classroom management skills...