Engineering Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing (boarding schools only)

Paid holidays and vacation

Personal time

Job summary

Carney, Sandoe & Associates seeks an Engineering Teacher for the 2027-2028 school year at an independent school in the San Francisco Bay Area. The role centers on rotating middle school science studio courses and high school electives, using a hands-on, project-based approach with a strong emphasis on the engineering design process.

The position involves strengthening the school's maker culture, organizing field trips to science museums and workshops, mentoring independent projects, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of teaching experience at middle or upper school level.
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or closely related field; math or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with project-based learning and hands-on instruction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach a rotation of middle school science studio courses and high school electives with hands-on, project-based work emphasizing the engineering design process.
• Strengthen the school's maker culture, lead field trips to science museums/workshops, mentor independent projects.
• Lead ungraded mini-courses related to your interests and contribute to the school's broad community and curriculum.

Skills

Project-based learning

Design thinking

Student mentorship

Curriculum collaboration

Communication skills

Tech literacy

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CAD

Fabrication tools

Coding platforms

Google Workspace for Education

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment organization, is currently seeking a combined Engineering Teacher for the 2027-2028 school year at an independent school in the San Francisco Bay area.

About CS&A:

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and teaching a rotation of middle school science studio courses and high school electives that are hands-on and project-based, with heavy emphasis on the iterative engineering design process.
• Strengthening the school’s maker culture, leading field trips to nearby science museums and workshops, mentoring independent projects.
• Leading ungraded mini-courses related to the successful candidate’s interests, and otherwise playing a significant role in the full life of the school.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of teaching experience at the middle or upper school level.
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or a closely related field (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Applied Engineering; Math or advanced degree preferred.)
• Experience with project-based learning, design thinking, and hands-on, build-oriented instruction.
• Ability to connect with and inspire students.
• Desire and ability to collaborate on curriculum development and interdisciplinary projects .
• Excellent people skills and strong communication abilities (oral and written.)
• Mastery of Google Workspace for Education and comfort with new technologies (e.g., CAD, fabrication tools, or coding platforms is a plus.)
• Experience working with high-achieving or gifted students is an asset.

Potential Benefits:

Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree

Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

Housing (boarding schools only)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development