2025-2026 After-School Robotics Mentor (Part-Time/Seasonal, 5 Positions)

Francis Parker School • San Diego, CA

56d • $18

About The Position

Francis Parker School (Parker) is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated After-School Robotics Mentor who embodies the school’s core values: Students First, Academic Excellence, Global Perspective, Strength of Character, Inclusive Community, and No Limit to Better. The Robotics Mentor will guide and inspire students as they explore the fields of engineering, design, and coding through hands-on robotics experiences. This individual will support student teams in problem-solving, collaboration, and competition preparation, aligning with the mission and spirit of the Parker community. The ideal candidate is a positive role model who enjoys working with students, demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills, and is enthusiastic about fostering curiosity and creativity in STEM. Although this is not a faculty position, the Robotics Mentor collaborates closely with Parker’s faculty advisors and aligns with the school’s commitment to providing a dynamic, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. Parker seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate After School FTC Robotics Mentor to guide and inspire Middle School students (Grades 6–8) in our FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics program. The Middle School, which includes grades 6–8 and enrolls over 340 students, is a lively and dynamic environment that emphasizes learning through hands-on experiences—an ideal setting for robotics. True to the vision of the School’s namesake, Colonel Francis W. Parker, the Middle School fosters curiosity, creativity, and collaboration through experiential learning. The FTC Robotics Mentor will work with students after school to design, build, and program robots for competition, while cultivating teamwork, problem-solving skills, and perseverance. The mentor will model Parker’s core values: Students First, Academic Excellence, Global Perspective, Strength of Character, Inclusive Community, and No Limit to Better. This is a part-time, after-school position that runs during the robotics season, typically from September to February, with the potential for extended involvement during the competition season.

Requirements

• Experience mentoring or coaching youth robotics teams (FIRST Tech Challenge preferred).
• Knowledge of robotics design, mechanical systems, and/or programming (Java experience is a plus).
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• A passion for inspiring middle school students to explore STEM and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Java experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Mentoring middle school students in the FTC program, focusing on design, build, programming, and strategy.
• Encouraging collaboration, innovation, and critical thinking within the team.
• Guiding students through the engineering design process and documentation.
• Supporting preparation for FTC competitions, including local qualifiers and potential advancement events.
• Collaborating with faculty advisors and parent volunteers to ensure smooth program logistics and a positive team culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed