High School STEM Engineering and Design Teacher

STEM Innovation Academy; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Calgary is looking for a passionate High School STEM Engineering and Design Teacher to enhance the learning experience for Grades 10-12 students. The ideal candidate will hold a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate and a Bachelor of Education Degree. This role emphasizes collaborative teaching and project management, with a strong focus on student-centered learning and innovative approaches. You will help students develop hands-on skills in a fast-paced, high-expectations environment where creativity and problem-solving are key.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate.
• Bachelor of Education Degree or equivalent recognized by Alberta Education.
• Experience in engineering and/or design is valued.

Responsibilities

• Support student learning in the STEM options program.
• Provide formative and summative assessment for students.
• Teach Design and Engineering courses to Grades 11 and 12.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Project management

Student-centered approach

Positive classroom relationships

Adaptability

Ongoing curriculum development

Education

Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate

Bachelor of Education Degree

Tools

Tinker CAD

Fusion 360

Job description

Position: High School STEM Engineering and Design Teacher (1.0)

Join Our Team at STEM Innovation Academy

STEM Innovation Academy High School is seeking exceptional educators who want to make a meaningful impact working with students in Grades 10–12. Our teachers are collaborators, innovators, and leaders who are committed to high expectations, strong relationships, and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about STEM education and future-ready learning, STEM IA is a place where your work truly matters.

About Us

STEM Innovation Academy is a public charter school in Calgary serving Grades 7–12. Our high school campus, located in Calgary's University Innovation Quarter, serves 915 students in Grades 10–12 and continues to grow as one of Alberta's most in-demand STEM programs. Our mission is to inspire the next generation to be knowledgeable creators, innovators, and responsible leaders. At the high school level, we combine rigorous academic programming with authentic STEM experiences, leadership development, and post‑secondary pathways. Our Model of Instruction blends direct teaching and guided inquiry within a strong culture grounded in Character, Collaboration, and Curiosity. STEM IA High School is a fast‑paced, high‑expectations environment where staff and students thrive through shared purpose, innovation, and professional trust.

Did You Know?

• Charter schools are 100% public. STEM IA receives the same per‑pupil government funding as all public schools in Alberta.
• There is no tuition. Aside from standard instructional fees common to public schools, there is no cost to attend STEM IA.
• Students are admitted by lottery. Our learners represent a wide range of academic strengths and social‑emotional needs.
• Families are highly engaged. Our community intentionally chooses STEM IA, resulting in motivated students and strong home‑school partnerships.
• Teachers are public educators. Staff are paid on a grid comparable to CBE/CCSD, contribute to the Alberta Teachers' Retirement Fund (ATRF), and work under the Alberta Teaching Quality Standard.
• Innovation is built in. As a charter school, STEM IA is designed to pilot forward‑thinking practices that strengthen public education across Alberta.

Join us and help shape a thriving high school program where excellence, innovation, and collaboration are the norm — and where educators are supported to do their best work.

Required Education And Experience

• Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate
• Bachelor of Education Degree or equivalent recognized by Alberta Education
• Experience in engineering and/or design industry is valued

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

• Collaboratively work with Options team members and team lead to support student learning in our STEM options program.
• Ability to learn and develop as a professional – willingness to learn.
• High level of organization and efficient project management; flexibility and adaptability in managing multiple class projects.
• Student centered approach and a willingness to personalize learning to the needs of the student. Provide formative and summative assessment to students on identified learning outcomes throughout the term.
• Foster positive relationships with students to create an atmosphere of trust and encouragement in the classroom.
• High school STEM Electives fall into 3 strands: Design and Engineering, Computational Thinking and New Media. This position would fall into the Design and Engineering strand and will be taught to a senior level, grade 11 and 12.
• Commit to ongoing curriculum enhancements and development.

Position Specifications

• A subject knowledge in Design and Engineering required.
• Courses in the Engineering and Design strand focus on utilizing the design process to create innovative solutions to real‑world problems.
• Students learn a variety of hands‑on and digital skills and gain valuable prototyping and fabrication experience in our MIT Fab Lab, which connects students to their global peers via a network of 1750 labs in over 100 countries.
• Key features include:
  • The design process/cycle and its application to student learning and problem solving.
  • Basic fabrication skills.
  • Rapid prototyping 3D printing, CNC and laser cutting with (or willingness to learn).
  • Software: Tinker CAD and Fusion 360.

Application Package Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact information of three references, two of which must be current or very recent supervisors.

To Apply

• Submit application for desired job in online portal.
• Shortlisting and Interviews to take place in Spring 2026 with position start date of August 24/26.

While we appreciate all applications received, only people selected for an interview will be contacted.