Robotics Head Coach

Looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in children’s lives? Look no further and join the team at Meeting Street! Meeting Street is a special place of learning, where children of all abilities have the opportunities to reach their fullest potential.

Meeting Street is currently looking for a Robotics Head Coach for two afternoons per week. 

Duties:

• Teach elementary and middle school students, in selected grades, the principles of robotics including the functions of power source, sensors, motors and structural members of a robot.
• Document the students' individual and group progress throughout the program.
• Support students during independent and group work time. 
• Model how to program and build structurally sound robots using and support groups of students in building and programming their own.
• Provide coordination and supervision of an inclusive LEGO Robotics program and team. 
• Promote an appreciation of STEM, teamwork, and sportsmanship. 
• Develop and implement a practice and competition schedule including participation in Rhode Island’s LEGO Robotics competition and others as identified.   

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• Ability to acquire a working knowledge of LEGO robotics, problem-solving skills, and simple computer programming skills.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to work with elementary-middle school aged students. 
• Computer science/math/science/engineering background and/or experience with robotics preferred.
• Have a valid driver’s license, be able to drive, and qualify under the agency’s insurance carrier when driving an agency vehicle.
• Holds or is willing to obtain chauffer’s license. 
• Robotics season is 01/06/25 – 06/02/25, Monday and Thursday from 2:45 pm to 4:15 pm.