FIRST Robotics Lead Mentor, Woodside Priory School (Portola Valley, CA)
The Role of the Lead Robotics Mentor
The Lead Robotics Mentor is appointed by the
Assistant Head of School and is responsible to
the Dean of Students and the Lead Teacher. The
Lead Robotics Mentor is the primary adult
supervisor of the Priory Robotics Program.
Duties of the Lead Robotics Mentor:
1. Establish and supervise the activities of
the Priory Robotics Club and Class.
2. Provide an atmosphere of welcome and
support for Club members, ensuring that
interactions on the team represent Benedictine values.
3. Monitor and regularly communicate student
activities to the Club members, school administration and to parents.
4. Support the organization of the Club and facilitate its activities.
5. Facilitate good interactions between students on the team.
6. Help the students maintain good design process.
7. Conduct classes on various topics.
8. Administrative tasks including registering
and logistics for events, keeping track of the budget.
9. Other duties as assigned by the Head of School.
Time Commitments:
The amount of time required for the position
varies with the time of year. September through
November and April through May requirements are
six hours per week, including at least one team
meeting in the afternoon from around 3:30 to
6. From September through November, the Lead
Mentor instructs 3 one-hour classes per week from
3:00 – 4:00 to cover various topics of his/her
expertise. The Lead Mentor can coordinate with
experts in the Priory community to cover topics outside of his/her expertise.
During the Build Season (January to the end of
March), supervision will be required from 3pm to
8pm on average five days a week. The Lead Mentor
will also need to travel with and supervise the
Team at least one nonlocal and one local Regional
competition. There is some flexibility on time
based on parent and Lead Teacher availability.
Primary Qualifications:
1. Bachelor degree in engineering or related subject.
2. A minimum of three years teaching robotics
in a high school environment or a combination of
teaching experience and other relevant work
experience that reflects a strong robotics
background, and the ability to teach at the high school level.
3. Demonstrated ability to mentor the
robotics team, supervise high school students and
lead engineering problems in group setting.
4. FIRST Robotics experience (either as a mentor, or as a student)
5. Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
6. Demonstrated leadership and facilitative skills.
7. Interest and experience in (Not all required)
* Mechanical design.
* Machining and safety.
* Programming in C++, Java, or LabVIEW.
* Embedded control system software and hardware.
* CAD and 3D animation.
* Wiring, circuitry and electrical.
COMPENSATION:
The Lead Robotics Mentor position is paid a $15,000 stipend.
Please send a cover letter and resume to Brian
Schlaak, Head of Upper School, at
<mailto:bschlaak_at_prioryca.org>bschlaak_at_prioryca.org.
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Received on 2013-05-29 12:04:35