Middle School Robotics Coach - Fall 2024

(FIRST© LEGO© League Challenge)

Description: Under the direction of the K-8 STEM Director, coaches will work in teams of one or two to supervise a twice weekly after school robotics program for grades 4-8 (ages 9-14). FIRST © LEGO© League (FLL) introduces students to the excitement of science and technology, while building self-confidence and valuable life skills. After School Robotics Program Instructors will guide student teams to think like scientists and engineers as they design, build and program a LEGO© SPIKE PRIME robot to solve a particular STEM challenge in preparation for the MA FLL competition in Revere in December.

Working Time/Modality:
- Two sessions per week @ designated school between Sept 11th - December 6th (25 total sessions, Thanksgiving week will only have 1 session)
- Qualifier Day - Potentially Saturday Dec 7th, we will need for exact dates to be released
- Potential State-wide Championship Day 12/14

Requirements:
- Current EPS Teacher
- Must be available for every meeting time, as well as Potential Qualifier Tournament Day (12/7*) and Potential Championship Day (12/14*)

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with robotics and/or programming
- Experience with guiding students through hands-on problem solving
- Enthusiasm for STEM and ability to model a resourceful, can-do mindset

Compensation: $2960 (74 hours, Based on $40/hour) includes prep, time to meet with mentors, and competition days (does not include State championship)

- Please note: If teams make it to the state championship, there will be an additional stipend to cover 3 practice sessions and 1 full day of the championship tournament, totalling $600 for 15 additional hours of work.

Number of Positions: 10 (two coaches for each K-8 School: Lafayette, Madeline English, Keverian, Parlin, and Whittier)

Interested candidates should apply on TalentEd.

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