Overview:

The Valor Middle School Vex Robotics Program Leader is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the Vex Robotics program. This role involves teaching 5th - 8th and 9th – 12th grade students the fundamentals of Vex Robotics, including basic tactics, strategies, and techniques. The Vex Robotics Leader will be instrumental in developing and implementing strategies to enhance the Vex Robotics program, fostering a love for robotics, and ensuring the overall success of the program. The Vex Robotics Program Leader will work collaboratively with students, parents, school staff, and the FACE team to create an enriching and inclusive Vex Robotics experience.

There are 26,000 VEX Robotics teams around the world, and VEX Worlds extends 800 invitations to the most deserving teams. Valor Collegiate Academies VEX team was selected, competed, and finished 18th out of those 800 teams. AGC has been selected to hire Program Leaders for their upcoming season.

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Schedule:

Address: 4527 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211

Other Location Details: Valor College Prep

Start Date: 9/10/24

End Date: 5/8/25

Day: Tuesday and Thursday

Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Grade: 5th - 8th and 9th - 12th

Comments: Instructors will meet with staff on campus in August. External background check takes 3 weeks.

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Role-Specific Responsibilities:

● Lead, attend, and participate in all weekly club meetings and competitions, ensuring

effective use of available resources, space, and staff.

● Collaborate with the FACE Team to determine optimal weekly meeting times, additional

meetings, and annual competition schedules.

● Meet regularly with the Afterschool Programs Manager to discuss best practices and

competition schedules.

● Report to the Afterschool Programs Manager regarding all fundraising efforts, purchases,

expenses (e.g., competitions, travel, supplies), and any contracts or agreements with third

parties.

● Develop and implement strategies to increase student enrollment and retention in the

Vex Robotics program.

● Foster an environment that elevates skill levels and enthusiasm for Vex Robotics among

participants.

● Ensure that scholars involved in the Vex Robotics club learn from their competition

experiences and have fun in the process.

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Project Outcomes:

Increased enrollment and retention of participants in the Vex Robotics program.

Elevated skill levels and enthusiasm for Vex Robotics among program participants.

Successful organization and execution of Vex Robotics tournaments and events.

Immersive and enriching competition experiences for all scholars, with no expectation of winning

or placing.

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Time Commitment Required:

Weekly meetings and competitions, as determined in collaboration with the FACE Team and

Afterschool Programs Manager.