26-27 Robotics Team Co-Lead Mentor

Somerville Public Schools

SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

- Somerville, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Somerville Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5919389

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Sep 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Sep 6, 2026

Job Description

Job Summary:

The SHS Robotics Team Co-Lead Mentor works under the direction of the SHS Robotics Team Lead Mentor and SPS Innovation Specialist in order to guide and support students on the team by providing assistance with designing, building, and programming their robot. This position can expect to work approximately 6 hours per week throughout the school year. Pre-Season (September to December)

Lead all efforts to recruit new students, including creating an intake form, overseeing the design and printing of promotional flyers, and showcasing the robot at events

Interview and onboard new mentors, co-host mentor training

Supervise one 2-hour robotics practice per week on a weekday

Chaperone at least one Saturday or Sunday outreach event per month Chaperone one off-season competition (New England Robotics Derby in October)

Competition Season

Supervise 4-5 hours of robotics practice per week on a weekday

Oversee FRC Kickoff event in January

Coordinate nightly dinners with mentors and parents

Oversee student outreach and business team activities, such as sponsorship communication, publications, and outreach materials design

Oversee Impact and other awards submissions and planning, including having packets printed by graphics department

Plan and organize competitions, including bus transportation and reservation and student bus lists/emergency contacts

Post-Season

Oversee student leadership nomination, application, and voting process

Supervise one 2-hour robotics practice per week on a weekday

Chaperone one off-season competition

Ongoing

Monthly (or more frequent) updates to parents/families of robotics team members

Meet regularly with student leads and mentors to ensure all processes are on track

Position Type:

Stipend

Salary:

$6,000 to $6,000 Stipend