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Robotics Educator & Director of FIRST Robotics
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Detroit Catholic Central High School is an all-boys Catholic college preparatory high school dedicated to providing a rigorous education through the Basilian tradition of Goodness, Discipline & Knowledge. From daily prayer and classroom learning to championship athletics and lifelong friendships, everything we do is rooted in faith, excellence, and community.
Located in Novi, Michigan, Catholic Central is the largest Catholic school in Michigan. Our campus is also one of the most dynamic and beautiful private school campuses in Michigan, featuring modern academic wings, athletic facilities, a chapel, gathering spaces, and the George & Mary Turek Hall of Science, a state-of-the-art STEM facility designed to prepare students for a rapidly changing world.
Why Join Catholic Central?
• Lead a nationally recognized Robotics program with strong participation and institutional support.
• Shape the next generation of engineers, innovators, and leaders through both teaching and extracurricular mentorship.
• Collaborate with a dedicated STEM faculty in a school committed to academic excellence and Catholic values.
About the Role
Catholic Central is growing and so is our need for passionate, mission-driven educators. With increasing enrollment and a commitment to academic excellence, we are seeking talented teachers who would like to be part of the tradition that shapes future leaders and innovators. Catholic Central is seeking a dynamic and innovative Director of FIRST Robotics & Robotics Educator to lead our rapidly growing competitive Robotics Program and teach robotics-centered courses in our STEM curriculum. This unique role blends academic instruction with program leadership, offering an educator and mentor the opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of Catholic Central's Robotics program across the classroom, competition field, and community while preparing students for the rapidly increasing need for professionals in STEM careers.
What You'll Do
The Robotics Educator and Director of FIRST Robotics will
• Teach three to four classes a day (e.g., robotics, engineering, and manufacturing) and direct the FIRST Robotics program.
• Apprentice with our Director of FIRST Robotics, learning about CC's school-wide Robotics Program, including the Shambots Varsity and Shambytes Junior Varsity FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) teams.
• Supervise mentors, manage program budgets, oversee build seasons, and coordinate participation in local, state, and worldwide competitions.
• Inspire, mentor, and support students in their development as innovators, engineers, and leaders.
Teaching
• Deliver engaging instruction in robotics-related courses, integrating design, mechanical systems, electronics, manufacturing and programming.
• Refine robotics curriculum aligned with best practices in STEM education.
• Incorporate project-based learning and real-world applications to deepen student understanding.
• Collaborate with STEM faculty to ensure alignment across the multi-year Robotics track.
Program Leadership
• Serve as Program Director for Detroit Catholic Central's Robotics Program.
• Oversee and mentor both the Varsity and JV FRC teams, ensuring alignment and progression for students.
• Recruit, train, and supervise adult mentors, coaches, and volunteers.
• Manage program operations, including scheduling, budgeting, safety compliance, and facility use.
• Lead student recruitment, team organization, and community outreach events.
• Coordinate travel, logistics, and supervision for competitions and off-site events.
• Foster a positive, safe, & inclusive team culture grounded in Catholic values and the school's mission.
What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, education, or a related STEM field. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience teaching at the high school level or STEM related professional training.
• Demonstrated knowledge of robotics platforms and systems (e.g., FIRST Robotics, VEX, Arduino, CAD, CAM/CNC, Java, Python, C++).
• Proven leadership and organizational skills, including managing budgets, volunteers, and complex projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, parents, mentors, and administrators.
• An understanding of the role that a Catholic education plays in carrying forth the mission of the Catholic Church and an acceptance without reservation that a Detroit Catholic Central High School Teacher performs a ministerial function.
• Willing to complete required Archdiocese of Detroit training.
• Willing to submit to drug testing, fingerprinting, and a criminal background check.
How to Apply
Upon visiting our website at https://www.catholiccentral.net/more/careers, download a Catholic Central High School Teaching Application. Email the completed application, certificate(s), transcript(s), resume and cover letter to HR@catholiccentral.net.