B - Robotics Team Advisor; Elementary

Schedule B - Robotics Team Advisor (Elementary)

Howell Public Schools Northwest Elementary School — Howell, Michigan

Job : 5711914

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Reports to: Building Principal, Northwest Elementary School

Beginning: 2025/2026 School Year

Overview: Serve as Robotics Team Advisor for an elementary school by coordinating and overseeing FIRST Lego League, Jr. (Kindergarten-2nd grade students) and FIRST Lego League (3rd-5th grade students).

• Pre-Season (May - August)
  • Read, understand and follow FIRST Coach/Mentor Handbook.
  • Inventory materials and tools and order supplies needed including tri-folds for Core Values poster.
  • Create team budget for upcoming year for FLL and JrFLL.
  • Obtain sponsor ships, write grants, fundraise.
  • Recruit mentors/coaches (3 per team), parent volunteers and new students.
  • Host a team formation meeting in May that highlights the expectations and responsibilities of membership.
  • Secure all needed forms from volunteers and students and update necessary paperwork for the upcoming season.
  • Register and pay for team via FIRST at the current cost of $225 per team.
  • Order field setup kit the current cost of $75 once registration is paid (FLL only).
  • Schedule outreach activities to promote STEM opportunities and inspire others to join.
  • Organize and hold kickoff event for new challenge with solid understanding of current year's theme.
  • Establish a snack/beverage rotation for parents.
• Build Season (September - December)
  • View challenge videos of Project, Core Values, and Robot with students and coaches.
  • Set build schedule in accordance with coaches and teacher’s availability.
  • Organize and assign volunteers as needed.
  • Order additional robot supplies and project materials needed for current challenge theme.
  • Oversee team design and programming of robot and provide resources as needed.
  • Take photos of each team member and coaches and print them for Core Values poster.
  • Obtain and organize sponsor logos for current year's t-shirt design and communicate with graphic artist.
  • Design and order team t-shirts by making modifications as needed.
  • Oversee the documentation of the design/build of robot using an engineering notebook.
  • Schedule and register for applicable competition event.
  • Facilitate practice of judges interviews and project challenge presentations.
  • Conduct team building experiences and print photos for Core Values poster.
  • Assist students with project research as needed.
  • Facilitate the electronic sign up of students on (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and create electronic roster.
  • Order team swag and/or spirit items, such as hats, in preparation for competition.
• Competition Season (November - December)
  • Coordinate travel for team members and parents if needed.
  • Facilitate payment for competition event.
  • Secure and bring all needed forms for competition events.
  • Bring robot equipment, pit supplies, and project supplies to and from events.
  • Attend all FIRST team events and competitions.
  • Coach students through the judging process during competition.
  • Facilitate semi-pro group photos of team.
• Post-Season
  • Thank sponsors, mentors, parents.
  • Organize team banquet.
  • Student recognition/Team awards.
  • Organize any post season robotics demonstrations.
• Coordinate with other HPS Robotics Team Advisors as needed.
• Support curriculum integration, as needed.
• Serve on Robotics Advisory Board, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Stipend, per HEA Master Agreement

Part-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.