Upper School Robotics Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

UPPER SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEACHER

Location: North Broward Preparatory School, Coconut Creek, FL, USA

THE SCHOOL

North Broward Preparatory School, a member of the Nord Anglia family of schools, is an Apple Distinguished School with a vibrant STEAM program. This is a dynamic campus with a talented faculty and a supportive, forward-thinking administrative team. North Broward Preparatory School is a leader in integrating technology in meaningful ways from PreK–12, and is committed to developing global citizens through transformative learning experiences.

THE ROLE

The Upper School Robotics Teacher is a passionate, student-centered educator who plays a key role in strengthening our robotics and engineering program across grades 6–12. This teacher will design and teach both introductory and advanced robotics and engineering courses, while also serving as a lead contributor to our competitive robotics programs, including FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC).

The ideal candidate is first and foremost an exceptional classroom teacher—an enthusiastic pedagogue who fosters deep thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and perseverance through hands-on, inquiry-driven instruction.

Related duties shall be those guided by the NBPS mission and vision and those assigned by the administrative leadership team.

Curriculum Development and Instruction

The Upper School Robotics Teacher will:

• Design and implement vertically aligned introductory and advanced robotics and engineering courses for grades 6–12.
• Deliver rigorous, student-centered, project-based instruction that emphasizes design thinking, iteration, testing, and reflection.
• Teach students foundational and advanced concepts in: Robotics and automation; Mechanical systems and fabrication; Electronics and circuitry; Programming and control systems
• Demonstrate fluency in both hardware and software environments to support full-system robotics learning.
• Differentiate instruction to support a wide range of learners, including beginners and advanced students, English language learners, and students with mild specific learning disabilities.
• Use backwards planning and assessment-driven instruction to monitor student growth, provide meaningful feedback, and promote mastery.
• Connect engineering practices to authentic real-world challenges that emphasize purposeful design, systems thinking, and innovation.

Competitive Robotics and Extracurricular Leadership

The Upper School Robotics Teacher will:

• Lead and support NBPS competitive robotics teams competing in both FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)
• Prepare students for all phases of competitive robotics, including: Robot design, build, wiring, and testing; Programming and controls; Strategy, scouting, and match analysis; Documentation, judging, and presentation
• Foster a team culture grounded in inclusion, perseverance, personal responsibility, innovation, and collaborative problem solving.
• Support after-school practices, weekend competitions, and related events as part of the robotics season.

Program Development and Collaboration

The Upper School Robotics Teacher will:

• Contribute to the strategic growth and long-term vision of the 6–12 robotics and engineering program.
• Collaborate with faculty to strengthen interdisciplinary learning connections.
• Support recruitment and retention of students into robotics and engineering pathways.
• Participate in department meetings and curriculum alignment work.
• Help maintain lab safety standards, equipment organization, and responsible use of materials and tools.

Professional Responsibilities and Growth

The Upper School Robotics Teacher will:

Communicate with Impact

• Communicate openly, clearly, and with kindness with students, families, and colleagues to build trust and support student growth.
• Foster a classroom and team culture where student voice, curiosity, and idea-sharing are actively encouraged.

Collaborate with Empathy

• Work as a collaborative team member within the Technology department to support shared goals for student learning.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness, inclusivity, and self-awareness in interactions with students and colleagues to ensure all feel welcomed, valued, and supported.

Make Considered Decisions

• Use student data, performance evidence, and reflective practice to inform instructional decisions, team structures, and program development.
• Act with integrity and sound professional judgment in all instructional, technological, and co-curricular decision-making.

Embrace Change

• Adapt teaching practice, curriculum, and team structures in response to evolving technologies, student needs, and program growth.
• Demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and a solutions-oriented mindset when navigating ambiguity and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Engineering, Robotics, Education, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Recognized teaching qualification and prior secondary teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with or strong familiarity with: FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) and/or FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC); Robotics platforms, sensors, motors, controllers, and fabrication tools; Programming languages and environments used in robotics (e.g., Python, Java, C-based languages)
• Creative approach to instruction and engineering problem solving.
• Highly effective communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

ABOUT YOU

You are an enthusiastic educator and builder of programs, equally energized by teaching students in the classroom and supporting them in competitive, real-world applications of engineering. You are reflective about your practice, eager to grow, and motivated by the challenge of helping students persist through complex problems.

You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate with confidence, and build strong relationships with students and families. You are excited to help shape the future of a 6–12 robotics pipeline and contribute meaningfully to a mission-driven, future-focused school community. You should be eligible to work in the USA.

NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION

We’re Nord Anglia Education, one of the world’s largest premium international schools organisations. Every day, our teachers and support colleagues help our thousands of students achieve more than they ever imagined possible.

A transformational education at one of our schools is focussed on excellent academic outcomes, creativity, wellbeing, and international connectedness. Our innovative use of educational technology also creates a personalised, 21st century learning experience for all students, while our global scale means we can recruit and retain the world’s best teachers and offer unforgettable events and expeditions.

Our people are empowered to make a difference in their fields of expertise. Our fast pace of growth requires evolution and change from everyone, giving you the chance to define the role you do in the future. This challenges the learning agility of our employees and ensures every day brings interesting new experiences.

Founded in 1972 in the United Kingdom, our first international school opened in 1992 in Warsaw, followed by rapid growth across the world since the 2000s.

When you join our team, you’ll become part of a global family of experts working for a fast-growing premium international brand.

Our Schools

Each Nord Anglia Education school is unique in character and designed to meet the needs of its community. We are ambitious for our students, our people, and our schools. Working together, we can achieve more than we can individually.

We also create unique opportunities to benefit our students and people, such as Global Campus, Nord Anglia University, and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London.

Benefits

When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of 14,000 people working together to support our students’ success. We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. At Nord Anglia, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more.

We offer exceptional career and development opportunities that come with being part of our global organisation. Our online Nord Anglia University unites our team by harnessing the collective expertise of peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practice. We also provide extensive professional development to ensure our teachers don’t just maintain their skills but can also develop at the cutting edge of educational thinking.

Our world-renowned collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, and UNICEF offers our teachers unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields. We also offer selected candidates an opportunity to earn an Executive Master’s in International Education from King’s College London.

Alongside great training and a competitive package, you’ll enjoy the chance to live and work in one of the world’s most vibrant cities.

As a Nord Anglia Education teacher, you enjoy the following benefits:

• A fast-paced, global experience so that you can progress on a global scale
• An enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge, and collaboration
• A culture that is fair and consultative
• Unique opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career

TO APPLY

Online applications need to be submitted directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV. Please visit us online at www.nordangliaeducation.jobs.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.