[dorkbotsea-blabber] Fw: Looking for Grad student to teach Robotics

[Steve Safarik]

> >
> > >We are starting a Saturday
> > >Academy, in which juniors from various high schools will be coming
> > >to the UW one Saturday a month for academic support and career
> > >exploration - more specifically, students will be involved in either
> > >a Health Sciences track or the Robotics track.
> > >
> > >I am looking for someone to teach the Robotics track from Noon to
> > >3pm on those Saturdays.  A grad student is preferred, but anyone
> > >with experience with VEX Robotics kits who would like to work with a
> > >group of 17 high school kids is welcome to apply.
> > >
> > >This is somewhat of an urgent matter, since our first session begins
> > >Sat, September 9th.  Do you know of anyone who might be
> > >interested?  I have attached the job description, which also
> > >includes the dates for the academies.  The instructor would need to
> > >be at all 9 Saturday sessions.
> > >
> > >thank you in advance -
> > >
> > >Sarah Sabay
> > >MESA High School Coordinator
> > >College of Engineering
> > >University of Washington
> > >206.616.2946
> > ><http://www.seattlemesa.org>www.seattlemesa.org
> >
>

ROBOTICS INSTRUCTOR
Saturday Academy at Club MESA

The Seattle MESA program serves over 1200 students from 24 elementary,
middle, and high schools.  Seattle MESA's efforts are directed towards
Seattle Public Schools students who are underrepresented in mathematics,
engineering, and science professions, including African-American, Native
American, Hispanic, and female students. Participating students receive
educational enrichment experiences and practical help needed to prepare for
university-level studies in a variety of science and technology related
fields with support from the University of Washington's College of
Engineering.



The purpose of Club MESA is to provide a structured track for MESA juniors
and seniors.  The Saturday Academy will provide students with an opportunity
to explore professional careers in either health sciences or engineering.
In addition to improving math skills, students will participate in afternoon
workshops in either Robotics or Adventures in Medicine and CSI.  Classes are
held one Saturday a month from September through May.



The Robotics track will expose students to the core engineering process and
scientific method by working through the creation of a VEX Kit robot.
Training on the basic principles of mechanical engineering will also be
applied via gear and pulley workshops.  Developing a team robotics challenge
will serve as the end product.


We are looking for one dependable and creative Robotics teacher for our
Saturday Academy.  This teacher will lead a class of 20 high school students
with the assistance of volunteer tutors.


Desired Qualifications:

  a.. Strong subject area knowledge
  b.. Bachelor's degree from accredited college
  c.. The ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment
  d.. Comfort working with high school students of different nationalities,
including English as a Second Language students
Responsibilities:

  a.. Create and execute simple and effective lesson plans for junior-level
students from different high schools
  b.. Work with the MESA High School Coordinator and fellow MESA instructors
to ensure that curriculum relates to workshop activities
  c.. Participate in all Saturday Academy dates (see below)
  d.. Participate in planning meetings as needed
Compensation:  $15/hr (3 hours per Saturday from Noon-3pm)

MESA is committed to building a diverse workplace and strongly encourages
applications from female and minority candidates.

Application process: Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to
Sarah Sabay, MESA High School Coordinator at: ssabay at engr.washington.edu

Website: http://www.seattlemesa.org

No phone calls please.

Saturday Academy dates:
September 9th                            December 9th
March 10th
October 14th                               January 13th
April 21st
November 18th                            February 10th
May 19th