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Posted: 12-Sep-23
Location: Washington, D.C.
Type: Part Time
Salary: Stipend
Categories:
Technology
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
About the School
Georgetown Day School opened its doors in 1945 as the first integrated school in a segregated city. Governed by a Board of Trustees elected by the parent body and administered by an appointed Head of School, it was founded by seven families who wanted to create a school committed not only to academic excellence and educational innovation but also to a value system emphasizing appreciation and respect for others. Believing that diversity was the ground out of which all deep and rich learning occurs, they established a school where all children would be welcome, celebrated, and challenged to be their best selves.
Today, the School's philosophy, programs, and position in the national educational landscape strongly reflect its roots. Having grown from 12 children in 1945 to 1075 students in PK-12 today, GDS is recognized as one of Washington, D.C.’s and the nation’s most dynamic educational institutions.
Since the school’s founding, GDS has called eight different locations home. In the fall of 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools were all joined on one extraordinary campus.
About the Position
GDS is looking for an experienced individual to lead and mentor a 3-time award winning team of high school students in the design, development, and competition of a robot for the FIRST Robotics Competition for the 2023-2024 school year. The coach will work with the students to develop their skills in engineering, programming, and project management, while fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusiveness, and lifelong learning.
The FIRST Robotics season runs from early January to early April. The team meets 5 days per week during the season. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday they meet from 3:00pm - 4:30pm. On Tuesday and Thursdays they meet from 3:00pm to 6:30pm. This position will require some weekend commitments for competitions. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about sharing their passion for STEM with the next generation of engineers and scientists.
Start Date: December 1, 2023 (pre-season prep-work)
Type of Opportunity: part-time, stipend
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of high school students in the design, development, and competition of a robot for the FIRST Robotics Competition.
- Work with the team to develop a project plan, including deadlines and deliverables, and ensure that the project stays on track.
- Collaborate with other team members, including teachers, mentors, and industry professionals, to ensure the success of the project.
- Teach the students engineering principles, programming, and project management skills.
- Assist the team in preparing a Business Plan, financial planning/budget for the season
- Assist team members with writing code to control robot in C++, Java, Robot C or LabVIEW (depending on program)
- Assist with design and construction of the robot
- Foster a culture of inclusiveness and collaboration, encouraging all team members to contribute their ideas and skills to the project.
- Be able to attend and represent the team at local and regional FIRST Robotics competitions.
- Ensure that all team members have the resources and equipment they need to complete the project.
- Attend and represent the team at local and regional FIRST Robotics competitions.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be a flexible, collaborative person who sincerely enjoys connecting and learning with young people in a dynamic high school environment.
- A student-centered educator
- Knowledgeable about adolescents’ intellectual, social and emotional development
- Cherish working in a diverse and inclusive community of active learners
- Passion for teaching and fostering the development of young people
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Be committed to developing students’ critical thinking and growth as readers, writers, and thinkers
- Be a student-centered educator
- Knowledgeable about adolescents’ intellectual, social and emotional development
- Be versatile and open to diverse teaching assignments within the department
- Interest & experience in the “maker arts,” DIY & fabrication
Qualifications
- B.S in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in coaching and mentoring young people in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) activities.
COVID-Related Job Requirements
Please be informed that, for all new applicants to job opportunities at GDS (and in schools and child care facilities in the District, whether in the public, public charter, independent, private, or parochial sectors), the District vaccination requirement against COVID-19 is in effect. If hired, individuals must be vaccinated (including being fully boosted) before reporting for duty, unless they have been granted an exemption from such vaccination pursuant to, and are compliant with the requirements of, Section IV of the District's Order.
Americans with Disability Specifications
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and list of three references using our online application system through ADP/Workforce Now. Application for all positions is done through our website and ADP/Workforce Now. To find out more about the school, candidates should visit our website at www.gds.org.
As a diverse, inclusive school devoted to preparing our students to live and work in an increasingly globalized and multicultural society, GDS is particularly interested in professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working in such a school setting.
About Georgetown Day School
Georgetown Day School opened its doors in 1945 as the first integrated school in a segregated city. Governed by a Board of Trustees elected by the parent body and administered by an appointed Head of School, it was founded by seven families who wanted to create a school committed not only to academic excellence and educational innovation but also to a value system emphasizing appreciation and respect for others. Believing that diversity was the ground out of which all deep and rich learning occurs, they established a school where all children would be welcome, celebrated, and challenged to be their best selves.
Today, the School's philosophy, programs, and position in the national educational landscape strongly reflect its roots. Having grown from 12 children in 1945 to 1075 students in PK-12 today, GDS is recognized as one of Washington, D.C.’s and the nation’s most dynamic educational institutions.
Since the school’s founding, GDS has called eight different locations home. In the fall of 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools were all joined on one extraordinary campus.
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