Middle School Design Lab Teacher and Coordinator

The Middle School Design Lab Teacher and Coordinator will teach computer science and engineering to MS students using design thinking and maker models and tools through hands-on PBL experiences. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, enthusiastic teacher with a strong background in STEM and maker pedagogies.

Requirements

• Delivering Instruction
• Maintaining the Design Lab
• Ability to cultivate enthusiasm for the applications of making and design with teachers and students
• Demonstrates knowledge of contemporary pedagogy, including STEM principles, Design Thinking, and current technology practices for middle school students
• Experience in tinkering, making, prototyping and fabricating using a wide-variety of tools and materials
• Knowledge of computer science coding tools and principles (ie. Scratch, VEX, Alice)
• Willingness to learn and explore the use of STEM tools and equipment and stay on top of new technologies and best practices
• Willingness to learn and implement Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum (i.e. Design and Modeling, Automation and Robotics, Green Architecture, Flight and Space, Medical Detectives)
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with administrators, colleagues, and students
• Ability to take initiative and persevere in problem-solving around technical and logistical challenges as they arise
• Ability to organize materials and maintain a safe and functioning design space
• Exceptional planning skills with an ability to prioritize time so that tasks are completed within a specific time frame