Competition Robotics Coach

The Park School is a Pre-K to Grade 8 independent school in Brookline, MA dedicated to excellence in education. The cornerstone of Park's program is academic excellence, combining both high standards of scholarship and the encouragement of each child to develop to their greatest potential. Our school community fosters a nurturing environment in which children develop curiosity, express creativity, appreciate the value of hard work and discipline, and experience the joy of learning. Park's faculty encourages each student to strive for intellectual, physical, and moral growth and to become contributing members of the community.

About the role

This part-time, 6-month position (October 2026 through mid-March 2027) is a member of the school’s Upper Division and reports to the Upper Division Head. The Competition Robotics Coach works with faculty and staff to support the school’s mission and curricular goals.

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate Competition Robotics sessions every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:00 pm to 4:45 pm until mid-March 2027.
• Design and implement training programs focused on robotics design, documentation, programming, and competition strategies.
• Provide hands-on instruction in robotics principles, including mechanical design, electronics, and coding.
• Prepare teams for competitions by developing strategies, building robots, and coordinating logistics.
• Offer guidance and support to students, encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.
• Attend carpool pick-up from 4:30 to 4:45 pm.
• Chaperone no less than two full-day off-site competitions.
• Ensure all activities adhere to safety regulations and best practices in robotics.
• Meet expectations as defined by the Park School Employee Essential Expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience using the design process.
• Experience with block-based coding and Python.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems.
• Three to five years of teaching experience at the middle school level is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with students, colleagues, and other adults.
• Strong communication skills, including experience in writing student comments and other school-related documents.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in teaching and learning, and experience working in a culturally diverse community.
• Ability to think independently while being collaborative in a team environment.
• High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Maintain focus, adaptability, and composure in an energetic and, at times, loud environment.
• Effectively interpret, navigate, mediate, and resolve conflict with students and families in a timely manner.
• Ability to hold meetings in person and via supported video conference tools (e.g., Zoom or Google Meet).
• Proficient or able to learn Google tools and other applications as adopted by the school, such as Veracross, SchoolPass, and Atlas.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to sit and stand uninterrupted for 30-minute periods of time.
• The ability to traverse on and across variable surfaces (e.g., level flooring, stairs, turf, gravel, asphalt, etc.).
• The ability to lead, supervise, and accompany students to all areas of the school campus (including all indoor and outdoor areas), including during day-to-day responsibilities and in case of emergency.
• The ability to position oneself (e.g., stand, sit, crouch, and kneel down) in order to support students.
• The ability to work outdoors, year-round, in variable weather conditions.
• The ability to lift and hold 15 lbs overhead.
• The ability to occasionally transport (e.g., move or drag) 25 lbs.
• The ability to maintain focus and composure in an energetic and, at times, loud environment.

Pay

The compensation for the Robotics Coach is a one-time stipend of $6,900.