Middle School LEGO Robotics Team Coach for FALL 2026

Cape Henry Collegiate • Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

The Cape Henry Collegiate (CHC) Lower School is a vibrant and caring school community. Coaches and mentors are valued and important members of the Middle School Team at CHC. We seek a Coach/Mentor wishing to support a classroom teacher in providing an exemplary educational experience in support of our school mission statement and core values. This is a STIPEND based role. A dedicated coach/mentor responsible for guiding students through 20 one-hour sessions to prepare team members for the FIRST LEGO League Challenge (culminating competition). Sessions will start early in September and go into November. Sessions will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. The coach will:

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the STEAM director on meeting agendas, lesson plans, and season timeline.
• Facilitate teamwork, problem-solving, and innovation in building and programming LEGO robots.
• Teach students FIRST core values like collaboration, inclusion, and perseverance.
• Support the team in researching, designing, and presenting their innovation project.
• Prepare students for the season's culminating competition(s), ensuring a positive, enriching experience.
• Attend the culminating Saturday local competition that will take place in November.
• If the team qualifies for the regional championship in January, the team will continue meeting to prepare for the Sunday competition at James Madison University.

What This Job Offers

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