Robotics Advisor

Robotics Advisor Kennett Consolidated School District Kennett High School - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania This job is also posted in Kennett Consolidated School District Job Details

Job ID:

5638685

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description Kennett High School is seeking a high-energy, enthusiastic, advisor for the Robotics Club, effective with the 2026-27 School Year. The school advisor for Demon Robotics acts as the primary liaison between the team and the school district. He/she may also assume the role of "Lead Mentor" for the team within the FIRST robotics organization. The exact structure of the team's leadership should be discussed and agreed upon by the established adult members of the team. Successful candidates should believe in the importance of the impact of extra-curricular activities in a child's K-12 experience. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

Requirements:

Coordinating initial team interest meetings in the fall Coordinating kickoff and strategy meetings at the start of the season Working with the team leadership to set the work schedule for the season Working with the team leadership to recruit and retain mentors Ensuring that clearances are up to date for all adult mentors for the team Ensuring appropriate registration (with FIRST) of the team including payment of fees Coordination of school-related permission forms for all field trips Obtaining administrative approval for all field trips, including board approval for overnight trips Ensuring that school personnel are available to accompany all trips Coordinating school-provided transportation for field trips when necessary, including transportation of the robot and related equipment Coordinating the use of school facilities for team-related activities (particularly, the auxiliary gym for robot practice) Ensuring the timely deposit of all financial contributions to the team Ensuring the timely payment of reimbursements to team members and mentors Maintaining a record of team deposits and expenses and periodically reconciling it with KCSD funds accounting Monitoring students' academic performance and notifying students and parents if a student becomes ineligible to participate Working with the team's marketing mentor to coordinate marketing and fundraising activities Communicating effectively with all team stakeholders (e.g., students, parents, benefactors, school administrators) regarding team status Resolving any personnel issues within the team by meeting with students, parents, and mentors as appropriate Working with (typically) the parents of the team president to organize the year-end team banquet Coordinating the process for awarding the Lawton Family Scholarship at the end of the season, including presenting the award at the KHS awards night Must be interested in supporting and working with all students All employees of Kennett Consolidated School District must have the ability to establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with other employees, faculty, students, and the general public. Interested applicants must have current clearances, Acts 34, 114, 151 and 168. Information about obtaining these clearances can be found at: https://www.kcsd.org/services/human-resources/employment-opportunities/pre-employment-forms/

Primary Location:

Kennett High School

Salary Range:

In accordance with Teacher's Contract / Stipend

Shift Type:

Seasonal District retains the right to screen, interview, and offer the position prior to the closing date on the posting. To apply, visit: https://kcsd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx or click HERE Internal Candidates should click on the word "Internal" on the top right corner of the website to apply.

Position Type:

Supplemental

Salary:

$6,237 to $7,623 Stipend Job Requirements