Part-Time Robotics Coach

The Williston Northampton School, an independent co-educational boarding and day school in Easthampton, Massachusetts, is a culturally diverse educational community of approximately 540 students in grades 7-12. We are seeking to hire part-time Robotics Coach for second and third trimesters  (11/26-5/31) of the 2018-19 school year.

Coaching/Afternoon program

• Winter & Spring: VEX Robotics Team

  • This team meets weekdays from 3:45-5:45 and on most Saturday afternoons.

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working with

• Independent Schools

• Teaching electronics, robotics design, prototyping and construction, and the engineering process

• Coaching a VEX Robotics team

An advanced degree is preferred but not required. This position includes involvement with our afternoon Robotics program including weekend competitions when necessary. Driving a school mini-bus is also an expectation of this position. Must possess a valid driver’s license; must have the ability to work in a school environment by successful completion of all legally required and school required background checks including the state mandated CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), SORI (Sex Offender Record Information), and fingerprint based criminal background check.

It is important that candidates possess the flexibility, energy, commitment to teamwork and appreciation for adolescents that life in an independent school boarding community requires. Please direct all inquiries, including a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three references to Peter Valine, Dean of Faculty at pvaline@williston.com

Non-smoking campus. EOE