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The Fenn School seeks candidates for a part-time Robotics Coach. Reporting to the Director of Innovation, the successful candidate will inspire curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving while coaching students through the engineering design process. This educator should be collaborative, organized, and enthusiastic about working with middle school boys, helping students develop both technical skills and the confidence to tackle complex challenges.

The position will start December 2nd and will end on March 5th. Typical hours are 3-5 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. We expect the team to participate in four to five weekend tournaments, which typically last an entire day.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and lead regular practices, teaching the fundamentals of mechanical design, engineering, and programming
• Prepare teams for competitions (VEX/RECF)
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture that emphasizes the engineering design process and gracious professionalism
• Manage equipment, materials, and the robotics workspace; track inventory and budget needs
• Communicate regularly with students, parents, and school staff regarding schedules, progress, and events
• Supervise students during practices, travel, and competitions, ensuring a safe environment at all times
• Encourage iterative problem-solving, documentation, and reflection among team members

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of robotics platforms (VEX, or comparable) and familiarity with block-based and/or text-based programming (VEXcode or similar platforms)
• Prior coaching or competition experience (FIRST, VEX, etc.)
• Background in engineering, computer science, or a related field
• Experience working with middle school–aged students preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and mentorship skills
• Patience, enthusiasm, and the ability to make technical concepts accessible and fun
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant technical/teaching experience preferred
• Must clear a background check (CORI/SORI) per school policy

Compensation

The Robotics Teacher will be paid $40-$50 per hour

The Fenn School is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body. A successful candidate will, therefore, be a proactive and collaborative educator who is also committed to the manifestation of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in the Fenn community. The ideal candidate will be able to support Fenn’s mission in all work with students, parents, faculty, and staff. Fenn strongly encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest, resume, statement of educational philosophy, and contact information for professional references via the Online Application. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview for the position, or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please notify us at employment@fenn.org. Receipt of materials will be acknowledged via email.

The Fenn School does not discriminate in hiring or terms or conditions of employment on the basis of sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, age, marital status, military or veteran status, application for military service, race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.