Details
Posted: 15-Jun-22
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Part Time
Required Education: High School
Salary: $7,000 (for the season)
Categories:
Other
Technology
Technology Instruction
Salary Details:
Paid in equal installments; this position is not eligible for benefits
(Part-Time; 6-8 hours per week; September 2022-May 2023)
Francis W. Parker School is a renowned JK-12th grade independent day school. Founded in 1901 on the tenets of progressive education, the school currently enrolls 945 students and employs 200 dedicated faculty and staff members who, in addition to assistant teachers, substitute teachers and coaches, work together to ensure that the School lives up to its Mission to “educate students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse democratic society and global community.”
We are currently seeking a dynamic, innovative and experienced Assistant Coach for our Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) Robotics team. The team is composed of 15-20 student participants. This is a hands-on mentoring opportunity where the Assistant Coach will work with Upper School students in team building activities and engineering a robot for competition. Program initiatives are supported by the head coach, faculty, staff and other mentors.
This position averages 6-8 hours per week for approximately 34 weeks during the school year. Additional time will be required prior to and during large competitions.
Essential Functions:
- Oversee two weekly after school work sessions or one weekday after school session and one Saturday morning session.
- Mentor and guide students through the process of researching, designing, building, programming, testing and driving robots for use in competitions.
- Foster and manage teamwork skills.
- Attend anywhere from 1 to 2 robotics competitions.
- Attend monthly mentor meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
To Apply:
Please submit cover letter and resume by email or fax to (no telephone inquiries please):
Laureen Sweers, Director of Human Resources
Francis W. Parker School
330 W. Webster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
resumes@fwparker.org
fax: 773.549.4430
The faculty, staff and administration of Francis W. Parker School are integral parts of the School's community. Through their passion, dedication and commitment to the School's mission, they create and support an environment where exceptional child-centered learning can occur.
Francis W. Parker School is committed to cultivating a community of dedicated students, parents, faculty and staff, trustees, administrators and alumni, who acknowledge, respect, and esteem diversity in our school; and who reflect, through their presence, the diversity of Chicago communities and the wider world.
Francis W. Parker School is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Qualifications:
- Affinity and enthusiasm to work with adolescents.
- Ability to communicate with Upper School students and adult mentors, as well as parents and administration.
- Substantial experience with ROV Robotics as either a participant or mentor.
- Comprehensive knowledge of ROV Robotics competition culture, rules, and game format.
- Specialized knowledge and experience in engineering and/or programming.
- Ability to demonstrate, model and guide students through engineering process.
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills with student team members and adult mentors.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Substantial programming experience
- Substantial CAD experience
- ROV Robotics coaching experience
- 3D printing, laser cutting, and part fabrication experience
Francis W. Parker School is committed to prioritizing the safety and well-being of our community. Accordingly, we require that our employees, including new employees, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination is required upon start of employment with the School. Requests for reasonable accommodation for medical or religious reasons will be considered in accordance with applicable law.