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GENERAL INFORMATION:

Cape Henlopen High School 
Job Title:  Robotics & Engineering Teacher           
Reports to:  Principal
Classification: Professional Staff
Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Technology Engineering, Science Education or a closely related field.
• Valid Delaware educator license and appropriate certification, or eligibility for Delaware licensure and certification.
• Knowledge of engineering design challenges, prototyping, coding, robotics, fabrication, and other real-world STEM applications.

General Description:  We are seeking an innovative, student-centered high school Robotics & Engineering Teacher to inspire students through hands-on, project-based learning. Courses taught by this teacher will be part of the Manufacturing Engineering Technology Pathway that is part of Career and Technical Education (CTE). The successful candidate will deliver engaging instruction in engineering and robotics while fostering critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, and career readiness. This position provides opportunities to integrate STEM concepts with real-world applications through laboratory investigations, engineering design challenges, coding, and field experiences. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver standards-based instruction in Engineering and Robotics.
• Develop engaging, inquiry-based lessons that encourage scientific exploration and engineering design.
• Provide instruction in and enforce appropriate safety procedures for robotics, engineering, fabrication, electronics, tools, equipment, and laboratory environments.
• Teach robotics concepts including programming, automation, & sensors, using age-appropriate robotics platforms.
• Guide students through the engineering design process, including identifying problems, researching solutions, designing, prototyping, testing, analyzing results, redesigning, and communicating solutions.
• Integrate technology, data analysis, and computational thinking into daily instruction.
• Maintain a safe, organized classroom and laboratory environment.
• Assess student learning using a variety of formative and summative assessments.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of students.
• Connect classroom learning to engineering, robotics, advanced manufacturing,  and other STEM careers through authentic projects, industry connections, guest speakers, field experiences, and/or work-based learning opportunities, as appropriate.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support interdisciplinary STEM initiatives.
• Sponsor or assist with robotics teams, STEM clubs, science fairs, or other extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and staff regarding student progress.
• Participate in professional development, faculty meetings, and school activities.

Professional Responsibilities

• Able to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships.
• Willingness to accept guidance and suggestions.
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Able to work independently and exercise initiative.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to continue professional growth and development.
• Able to work with other cultures represented in the community

PATHWAY DESCRIPTION

The Engineering by Design Manufacturing Engineering Technology program of study is a three (3) course Career & Technical Education (CTE) instructional program that engages students in open-ended problem-solving where they learn how to apply skills, knowledge, documentation, and processes with modern, industry-leading technology and software. The program provides students with a wide range of skills and concepts in design, invention, and innovation to meet project goals.
Hands-on activities provide students with the knowledge and skills needed for solving real world problems and prepares students for continued education and careers in manufacturing engineering technology.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

FOUNDATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY (ROBOTICS 1)
Foundations of Technology (FOT) prepares students with the ability to innovate, improvise, and invent solutions to engineering problems. Students explore how technological innovations result when ideas, knowledge, and skills are shared within a technological cluster and amongst other fields of study. In this course, students develop foundational skills in engineering design and documentation as a formal process to transform ideas into products or systems.

ADVANCED DESIGN APPLICATIONS (ROBOTICS 2)

Prerequisite: Foundations of Technology (Robotics 1)

Advanced Design Applications (ADA) prepares students with the skills needed to apply advanced applications in design with a focus on systems thinking, the impacts of technological development, and the use of industry-leading technologies in the creation of models, mock-ups, and prototypes to create engineered solutions.

ENGINEERING DESIGN (ROBOTICS 3)

Prerequisite: Foundations of Technology (Robotics 1), and Advanced Design Applications (Robotics 2) Engineering Design (ED) is the capstone course that provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to transform concepts into products with fully developed engineering design documentation to meet consumer requirements. Students will practice the engineering design process by creating, synthesizing, iterating, and presenting solutions.

PHYSICAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (ROBOTICS 4)

Prerequisite: Foundations of Technology (Robotics 1), Advanced Design Applications (Robotics 2), and Engineering Design (Robotics 3) This course is designed as a CAPSTONE for the pathway. Students will be working on a competition, either VEX (www.vexrobotics.com), MATE (www.materovcompetition.org) or something suitable that demands a complex set of objectives with a regional and international competition in the spring. During the preparation of the competition, students will collaborate with others to construct a robot or complete research. Students are responsible for documenting research in an engineering notebook that follows the steps of the engineering design process. Students present products through demonstration and an engineering review.

Competencies:  Success in this position requires the following knowledge, skills, and abilities 

Knowledge

• Understanding of Equity initiatives & resources that promote a culture of diversity and inclusion embracing differences as a strategic opportunity towards leading the District's efforts to build a culture of equality and embodiment for all students, families, employees and the community.
• Must be aware of relevant policies and procedures mandated by the State of DE including training in areas such as; Suicide Response, Child Abuse Prevention, Criminal Youth Gang, Teen Dating Violence, School Bullying Prevention, & Safe Positive Approach to Behavior. 

• Must have a working knowledge of Infinite Campus and data management systems in addition to Google Docs to monitor and track student data.

Skills

• Active listening - Giving full attention to what others are saying and taking the time to understand what is being said.
• Social perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Coordination & Flexibility Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions, and an openness to accepting new assignments and duties.
• Communicating - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, email, or in person

Abilities

• Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with students and staff, and maintaining them over time.
• Oral comprehension Able to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral expression Able to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies that may be required. 
Current employees must submit an internal application through Recruiting & Hiring by August 19, 2026.  When applying online you must:
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The Cape Henlopen School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period and to modify job requirements.
A satisfactory Criminal Background Check, DE Child Protection Registry, and TB test are required for all new employees.  
The Cape Henlopen School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. (El Distrito Escolar Cape Henlopen ofrece oportunidades iguales de empleo y sin discriminacin de raza, color, credo, religin, gnero (incluyendo embarazo, parto y sus condiciones mdicas), nacionalidad, ciudadania o ascendencia, edad, discapacidad, estado civil, servicio military(veterano), informacin gentica, orientacin sexual, o identidad de gnero, en contra de vctimas de violencia domstica, ofensas sexuales, acecho, o bajo cualquier otra categoria protegida por la ley local, estatal, y federal.) Ned Gladfelter, Employee/Student Compliance Officer: OCR/Title IX/504 Office of Human Resources; Amanda Archambault, Student 504 Compliance Officer, 1270 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958.