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Director, STEM & Robotics

St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School, ON
Job Level
Senior position
Post Date
03/17/2018
Job Category
Director
Sector
  • Applied Tech (STEAM / Maker / CS / Design)
Job Status
Areas of Responsibility
  • Robotics
  • STEM / STEAM
Link to Job Posting
Job posting

Duties and Responsibilities

Planning & Oversight

  • Contribute to building a culture of innovation, and creating awareness about STEM and its potential

  • Oversee the development of an SMLS STEM pathway focused on broadening student exposure to STEM (coding, robotics)

  • Provide oversight and leadership to ensure that the most current STEM curriculum is integrated into curriculum and programs across the School

  • Facilitate and oversee all Robotics programming including First Lego League (FLL), First Lego League Robotics, VEX Robotics, and FIRST Robotics.

  • Act as the lead Mentor for the SWAT 771 Robotics team, including annual planning, budgeting, build season and competitions, team leadership, and recruiting community and industry Mentors 

School & Community Engagement

  • Plan and oversee all STEM­related outreach efforts (community events, alumnae engagement, sponsorships, partnerships, mentoring) working with staff and faculty across the School

  • Find opportunities to integrate STEM learning and activities into auxiliary programming (i.e. camps and clubs)

  • Support SMLS Open Houses and key School events as required (curriculum night, annual Homecoming, awards nights)

  • Build strong networks and act as a liaison with FIRST Canada and other local organizations and CAIS Schools 

 Please send a cover letter and resume directly to jsmith@smls.on.ca by Wednesday March 28, 2018 and indicate ‘Director, STEM & Robotics’ in the subject line.