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Middle School LEGO Robotics Team Coach for FALL 2026
Summary
Title:Middle School LEGO Robotics Team Coach for FALL 2026
Department:Middle School
Status:Seasonal
Classification:Fall Season
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Description
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:

  • 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.
     

Note: Coaches are required to attend the culminating Saturday local competition that will take place in November.

Note: 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.

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Hiring Process

Cape Henry Collegiate welcomes resumes and letters of interest at all times.

For a posted opening, qualified candidates will be granted a preliminary phone or video conference interview. Finalists generally are invited for a full-day interview.

In most scenarios, teaching candidates will be matched with a host teacher, who will provide helpful guidance before and during the visit. Candidates are interviewed by teachers, administrators, and in some instances students. Each teaching candidate delivers a sample lesson and has the opportunity to observe a class. 

Cape Henry invites applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to reach out to humanresources@capehenry.org for future potential openings.

Cape Henry Collegiate Non-Discriminatory Policy for Employment

Cape Henry Collegiate is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity/national origin, religion, age, gender, disability, genetic history, sexual orientation, family status, and/or veteran status.

1320 Mill Dam Road Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454-2306
Phone: (757) 481-2446 | Fax: (757) 481-9194

We know, value, and challenge each student.
We commit to building a diverse and inclusive community.
We graduate independent thinkers and globally aware citizens.

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