Rollins Center for Technology and Design Robotics Fellowship

Lead robotics pathway in Rollins Center for Technology and Design

• Teach a Middle School Elective in robotics

• Operate as Kent Denver VEX Robotics coach

  • coaches the Kent Denver robotics team and oversees the 6th to 12th grade robotics program as a whole.

  • recruits team members and teaches students about technical writing, engineering analysis, engineering drawings, programming, project management, robot construction, safety, leadership, interpersonal communication, conflict management and game strategy.  

  • interfaces with parents, teachers and administrators, to support program goals.

  • take the team to compete in 8-10 competitions within Colorado and National/World Championships, in addition to organizing and running a yearly robotics tournament at Kent Denver.  

Inspire student-directed learning in technology and design

• Be a part of the Institute of Technology and Design

  • Act as an institute advisor to student-directed projects

  • Support student development of personalized learning plans

  • Supervise Independent Studies in Technology and Design

  • Manage and run independent study showcases

• Assist in staffing Kent Denver’s impact studios

Architect technology and design projects and groups at Kent Denver for students to be a part of inside and outside the classroom

• assist teachers as they integrate tech and design projects into their classroom.

• support students and teachers who are working on individual class projects

Other duties as assigned and relevant

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering, Design Technology, or related field

• previous work in a school environment, preferably with teenagers, is desired

• experience with robotics education, preferably with VEX robotics and FIRST competitions

• understanding of the engineering design process

• ability to effectively communicate in person and in writing with students, colleagues, and parents

• familiarity with technology including computer-aided design tools, electronics, computer software and some programming.

• demonstrated ability to identify opportunities to proactively streamline processes, solve problems, and customize solutions that benefit community members

• ability to move robotics equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across campus and to tournaments.

Employment

• ~40-50 hours per week, during academic school year

• Mondays - Fridays 11:00am - 6:30pm, Saturdays robotics open labs & practices (~4 hours) and competitions days (~8 hours)

• 1 additional week summer (meetings / setup) + 1 additional week spring break (robotics practices)

• $24,000 fellowship salary*

• Benefits including retirement, health, dental and option for campus housing

*Alternatives to the fellowship will be considered for those with the appropriate teaching experience.