Exciting Opportunity at Francis Parker School in San Diego, California 

Francis Parker School (Parker) is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated After-School Robotics Mentor who embodies the school’s core values: Students First, Academic Excellence, Global Perspective, Strength of Character, Inclusive Community, and No Limit to Better.

The Robotics Mentor will guide and inspire students as they explore the fields of engineering, design, and coding through hands-on robotics experiences. This individual will support student teams in problem-solving, collaboration, and competition preparation, aligning with the mission and spirit of the Parker community.

The ideal candidate is a positive role model who enjoys working with students, demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills, and is enthusiastic about fostering curiosity and creativity in STEM. Although this is not a faculty position, the Robotics Mentor collaborates closely with Parker’s faculty advisors and aligns with the school’s commitment to providing a dynamic, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Parker values diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community where all students and staff feel respected and supported.

If Parker’s values and school culture resonate with you, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

About Francis Parker School:

Parker is a coeducational independent day school in San Diego, California with 1,330 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. Founded in 1912, the school’s mission is “to create and inspire a diverse community of independent thinkers whose academic excellence, global perspective and strength of character prepare them to make a meaningful difference in the world.” Parker has two campuses: one in Mission Hills (Lower School, Junior Kindergarten - Grade 5), and a second in Linda Vista (Middle and Upper School, Grades 6 - 12).

Job Description:

Parker seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate After School FTC Robotics Mentor to guide and inspire Middle School students (Grades 6–8) in our FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics program.

The Middle School, which includes grades 6–8 and enrolls over 340 students, is a lively and dynamic environment that emphasizes learning through hands-on experiences—an ideal setting for robotics. True to the vision of the School’s namesake, Colonel Francis W. Parker, the Middle School fosters curiosity, creativity, and collaboration through experiential learning.

The FTC Robotics Mentor will work with students after school to design, build, and program robots for competition, while cultivating teamwork, problem-solving skills, and perseverance. The mentor will model Parker’s core values: Students First, Academic Excellence, Global Perspective, Strength of Character, Inclusive Community, and No Limit to Better.

This is a part-time, after-school position that runs during the robotics season, typically from September to February, with the potential for extended involvement during the competition season.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

●     Mentoring middle school students in the FTC program, focusing on design, build, programming, and strategy.

●     Encouraging collaboration, innovation, and critical thinking within the team.

●     Guiding students through the engineering design process and documentation.

●     Supporting preparation for FTC competitions, including local qualifiers and potential advancement events.

●     Collaborating with faculty advisors and parent volunteers to ensure smooth program logistics and a positive team culture.

Qualifications:

●     Experience mentoring or coaching youth robotics teams (FIRST Tech Challenge preferred).

●     Knowledge of robotics design, mechanical systems, and/or programming (Java experience is a plus).

●     Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.

●     A passion for inspiring middle school students to explore STEM and teamwork.

Salary and Benefits:

This is a seasonal/part-time position paying $17.75/hr. This position is not eligible for benefits.

Non-Discrimination:

Parker values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds. All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, creed, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.   

Application Process:

If interested in the position, please click HERE to get started. You will need to upload the following documents during this process: a cover letter, resume, and transcripts.

If you CANNOT or DO NOT wish to complete the electronic application, a cover letter, resume, transcripts and a completed employment application should be submitted electronically to:

parkerjobs@francisparker.org

Please find the PDF of our employment application here: find it here

https://www.francisparker.org/about-us-/employment