What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School Robotics Coach position at The Spence School?
THE SPENCE SCHOOL
UPPER SCHOOL ROBOTICS COACH
Part-time, to begin September 2026
Overview
The Spence School seeks a dynamic educator with experience working with high school students to serve as the coach of the Upper School Robotics FIRST Tech Challenge Team.
Responsibilities
- Attend and facilitate one to three team practices a week, which are held after school until early evening. More frequent meetings required during peak season (November - March), including some Saturdays, as needed.
- Support the students’ robot design and construction along with associated research projects.
- Coordinate with student club heads to plan practices and foster an inclusive and collaborative team community.
- Communicate with the school about supplies and competitions.
- Attend and supervise all weekend competitions (approximately 2-3 per year). These full-day events are held at various locations in New York City.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
- Experience coaching and/or participating in competitive robotics; FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) experience preferred
- Experience working with high-school students in a mentoring, coaching, or teaching capacity
- Capacity to provide students with guidance on how to break down problems, delegate tasks, and set progress goals
- Approaches work with optimism, kindness, and a sense of humor
- Demonstrates cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
- A bachelor’s degree
Spence is committed to an equitable program and a diverse faculty and student body. We therefore actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Salary range: $5,000-$12,000 based on weekly time commitment
Salary : $5,000 - $12,000