Job Description
Position Overview
Cross Schools is seeking an innovative and engaging Middle School STEM/Robotics Teacher to join our faculty. The ideal candidate will inspire curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving through hands-on, project-based learning in science, technology, engineering, and robotics.
This role provides an exciting opportunity to equip students with critical thinking and design skills while fostering a love for discovery within a Christ-centered educational environment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Teach middle school STEM and robotics courses using hands-on, inquiry-based instruction
- Design and implement engaging, project-based learning experiences
- Introduce students to foundational concepts in engineering, coding, robotics, and design thinking
- Facilitate student collaboration through team-based challenges and competitions (e.g., robotics teams, STEM fairs)
- Integrate technology and emerging tools into the curriculum
- Differentiate instruction to support a variety of learners and skill levels
- Assess student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback
- Maintain a safe, organized, and well-equipped classroom/lab environment
- Communicate regularly with students and families
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events
- Serve as an advisor, mentor, or club sponsor as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM field, Education, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- Teaching experience at the middle school level preferred
- Experience with robotics platforms (e.g., LEGO Robotics, VEX, Arduino, or similar) and/or coding languages
- Strong understanding of STEM integration and project-based learning
- Excellent classroom management and communication skills
- Ability to inspire curiosity and innovation in students
- Proficiency with educational technology
- A clear commitment to the mission and Christian values of Cross Schools
Personal Characteristics
- Passion for working with middle school students
- Innovative, creative, and hands-on teaching approach
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Growth-minded and reflective
- Organized, dependable, and professional
- Enthusiastic about contributing to the broader school community
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