Middle School Robotics Coach

Middle School Robotics Coach

Job Title: Middle School Robotics Coach 

Department: Middle School

Reports To: Middle School Principal and Chief Innovation Officer 

Classification:  Stipend Part-time

Position Overview: Dwight-Englewood School seeks an experienced, student-centered Robotics Coach to lead its well-established Lego robotics program. Open to students in Grades 6-8, the program competes in the First Lego League and develops skills in programming, mechanical design, and iterative problem-solving.

The successful candidate will combine technical expertise with strong skills in teaching, project management, mentorship, and adolescent development. The coach will build an inclusive, collaborative team culture in which students develop not only technical knowledge, but also leadership, creativity, collaboration, ethical reasoning, communication, resilience, and a joy of learning. Students do not merely build robots, but learn how to think, design, lead, and solve problems in a changing world.

Grounded in FIRST LEGO League Core Values, the program emphasizes: Discovery, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Fun. Students are encouraged to experiment, take intellectual risks, and learn through iteration while contributing responsibly to a shared team goal. 

Key Responsibilities: The team begins meeting in September, with the primary competition season running from September through December. The Robotics Coach will:

• Establish clear team structures, student leadership roles, expectations, and communication practices.

• Develop a structured progression of technical and leadership skills for both new and experienced team members.

• Guide students through the full engineering design process, from problem identification and prototyping through testing, iteration, documentation, and competition.

• Ensure that all students have meaningful roles and understand how their individual work contributes to the success of the full team.

• Attend and supervise weekend competitions, providing active student oversight throughout each full-day competition.

• Create and manage project plans, including milestones, deadlines, task assignments, testing schedules, and competition preparation.

• Mentor student leaders and explicitly teach communication, decision-making, accountability, conflict resolution, and team management.

• Maintain a culture grounded in inclusion, respect, and student well-being.

• Collaborate with faculty members, alumni, professional mentors, and community partners to expand students’ technical learning and exposure to engineering pathways.

• Supervise practices, competitions, travel, equipment use, and student activities in accordance with school policies and safety expectations.

• Communicate regularly and professionally with students, families, faculty members, administrators, mentors, and competition organizers.

• Actively support the Mission of the School and put that vision into daily practice.

Position Requirements

• Experience teaching, coaching, mentoring, or supervising adolescent

• Strong project management and organizational skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills Knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and ethical conduct in all aspects of work with students, families, and colleagues. 

• Knowledge and commitment to student well-being, and developmentally appropriate coaching.

• Knowledge of and commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and anti-bias education in all aspects of the work.

• Personal and professional alignment to the school’s mission, vision, and values.

Preferred

• Demonstrated experience in robotics, engineering, computer science,or a closely related field.

• Ability to teach and reinforce skills in programming along with robot construction and design.

Terms of Employment

• This is a part-time, 4-month coaching position from September - mid-December.

• Practices are held 3 days each week from 3:45 -5:30.  The coach is expected to be present from 3:30 - 5:45. 

• The position includes a stipend of $4,000.

Dwight-Englewood School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, ethnicity, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or military veteran status. The diversity of our student body supports our commitment to employ a diverse faculty and staff. Educators from all backgrounds who bring knowledge and expertise in equity, diversity and multicultural education are especially encouraged to apply.