Robotics Assistant Coach and Maker Space Specialist

Marlborough School Robotics Assistant Coach and Maker Space Specialist Non-Exempt/Part-Time Founded in 1889, Marlborough School is an independent girls' college-preparatory school for grades 7 through 12 located in Los Angeles, California. Marlborough is the oldest independent girls’ school in the Southern California region. Central to Marlborough’s vision that Equity Leads Education is the belief in and passion for empowering young women to use their immense talents to better the world and become trailblazers in their own right. Bolstered by world-class faculty and staff, Marlborough students are challenged and inspired to work towards their own personal best and, in doing so, have an almost endless array of courses, extracurriculars, electives, and programs to spark their curiosity, deepen their compassion for one another, and lead lives of purpose. OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: Reporting to the Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the part-time Assistant Robotics Coach and Maker Space Specialist will support a diverse array of student programs in the Center for Entrepreneurship (CEI) at Marlborough School. The Marlborough Robotics Program requires students to design, build, and program a robot to compete with other teams in an annual game. The Robotics Program focuses on engineering design process, collaborative problem solving, and the safe utilization of a wide variety of tools and technology. The mission extends beyond the Marlborough teams through student-led outreach and extensive collaboration with the local engineering community. Marlborough is currently home to four FIRST Tech Challenge teams composed of students in grades 8-12. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise and maintain a safe, organized workshop environment. Support robotics teams in their application of the design process to each season’s robot challenge. Maintain and provide guidance for the Maker Space equipment, including 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines. Teach introductory coding and fabrication skills. Travel, when necessary, to weekend Robotics Tournaments. Adhere to Marlborough’s academic policies, guidelines, and expectations while modeling a commitment to student wellbeing and joy in learning. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: Experience in competition robotics (such as FIRST Tech Challenge) as a student or mentor. The hours for this position are Monday-Thursday, 3:00 - 5:30 pm, with 5-10 additional flexible hours, as needed. Weekend supervision of Robotics Tournaments (four to six weekend days per school year). Proficient in writing code in Java or some other programming language. Proficient in Computer Aided Design, Onshape preferred. Experience with digital fabrication tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, or CNC machines. Drivers License and ability to drive school Suburban-type vehicles. Excellent organizational and verbal communication skills. COMPENSATION: Hourly compensation ranging from $18.50-$22.00. For more information about Marlborough School, its rigorous academic curriculum, fine arts and athletics programs, or if you would like to learn more about this position or other career opportunities, we invite you to visit the Careers link under the “About” drop-down menu on our website at: http://www.marlborough.org. Marlborough School is an equal opportunity employer. Marlborough recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Marlborough School is a diverse, inclusive community that strives to maintain diversity in all areas of employment.