Assistant Director of Robotics

Position Title: Assistant Director of Robotics/Assistant Mentor

Full-time/Part-time: Part-Time

Classification: Non-exempt (hourly)

Reports to: Robotics Director/Lead Mentor

Pay Range: $27.50 - $34.00, DOE

Hours: Primarily after school/early evenings (incl. some weekends)

Travel: Occasional travel to scheduled competitions or other state/regional events.

About Presentation High School:

Presentation High School is an independent Catholic college preparatory school for young women. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a close-knit professional community. We seek talented and innovative professionals who have a commitment to excellence and passion for our mission.

Position Summary

Presentation High School in San Jose, California is seeking a part-time Assistant Director of Robotics to lead our robotics program.

Education & Experience

• B.A. degree
• Experience working with middle or high school students
• Experience with project-based learning and/or FIRST robotics (FRC) strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with programming a FIRST robot and/or computer programming or a willingness to learn.
• Fabrication skills (machining, laser cutting, 3D printing, etc.) or a willingness to learn.
• Strong, proven teaching ability and passion for design thinking and innovation.
• Experience in Mechanical Design and/or CAD preferred
• Excellent organization, verbal and written skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Available and willing to work occasional co-curricular events, including overnight field trips.
• Total resonance with the mission, vision, and values of Presentation High School and the Catholic education tradition including a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• A commitment to the educational philosophy of Presentation High School.
• Ability to work well with students, colleagues, and parents.
• A willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the Presentation community.

Duties and Specific Responsibilities

• Model for students the mission and values of Presentation High School
• Serve as another point-of-contact for Presentation Robotics
• Inspire students to create and experiment
• Instruct students on the design and creation of a robot, including the fabrication of the parts needed for the robot
• Monitor the lab to ensure student safety and emotional well-being
• Collaborate with mentors to train students on relevant skills needed
• Facilitate purchasing of robotics supplies and maintenance of tools
• Coordinate team registration and travel plans for robotics competitions
• Exercise professionalism at all times with students, parents, and colleagues
• Other duties as assigned

Schedule/Hours (subject to change)

August to mid-November: 3 days per week

Monday, Thursday 3:00-6p (after school)

Saturday 10am-4pm

Administrative hours off-site: 5hrs per week (estimated)

2-day weekend travel trips (2) in late October and early November (TBD)

January to mid-April: 5 days per week

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 3:00-7pm (after school)

Saturday 10am-6pm

Sunday 10am-4pm

Administrative hours off-site: 8hrs per week (estimated)

3-day weekend travel trips (2) in March or early April (TBD)

Possible 5-day trip to championship in Houston in mid-April

Mid-April to August

2-3 Saturdays each month 10am-4pm

Administrative hours off-site: 3hrs per week (estimated)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, Presentation High School provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets the skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

The Assistant Director of Robotics/Assistant Mentor must be able to:

• lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
• sit, stand, walk, climb stairs or ladder, reach, perform repetitive hand motions
• considerable time is spent in the workshop supervising & instructing students
• work with frequent interruptions

Work Environment

• Workshop environment
• Some equipment noise

EEO Statement

Presentation High School is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and inclusion and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected category in accordance with applicable law. The school will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.