Engineering Teacher - Project‑Based STEM for Girls

Girls Global Academy; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Girls Global Academy in Washington, DC seeks an Engineering Teacher to deliver Project Lead the Way curriculum and create an empowering, interdisciplinary learning environment. The role emphasizes project-based learning, collaboration across disciplines, and active engagement with students, families, and the broader school community.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree, has urban-ed experience, and demonstrates strong instructional planning, differentiation, and a growth mindset within a

Qualifications

• Certification in relevant field preferred, but not required.
• Experience with project-based learning.
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) with a concentration in a content area.
• Secondary classroom experience in an urban context (three years preferred).
• Solid and demonstrable teaching experience working with a variety of student academic levels.
• Creative and enthusiastic approach to teaching and learning.
• Exhibits the ability to collaboratively work within and across disciplines with a diverse instructional team.
• Experience working with parents and community.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, classroom management, and adaptive teaching.
• Growth minded, receiving and incorporating feedback from team leaders, executive leadership and peers.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to interdisciplinary curriculum planning and development.
• Develops and implements assessments aligned to GGA curriculum standards.
• Uses student data to drive instructional decisions.
• Writes a cohesive lesson plan.
• Plans and teaches lessons using inquiry-based approaches to teaching and learning.
• Uses a wide range of technologies and strategies to differentiate instruction based on readiness, learning difference, and interest.
• Keeps up-to-date records of attendance, curriculum, and assessment.
• Fosters positive relationships with students.
• Develops regular communication protocols with parents.
• Delivers thoughtful guidance and support with advisory groups.
• Engages professionally and enthusiastically with new school initiatives.
• Lead extra-curricular activities during and/or after school.
• Create Classroom Experiences that Embody Our Pillars of Learning - Learning by doing (include examples, what does this look like).

Skills

Project-based learning

Interpersonal communication

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) with a concentration in a content area

Secondary classroom experience in an urban context (three years preferred)

Job description

Girls Global Academy in Washington, DC seeks an Engineering Teacher to deliver Project Lead the Way curriculum and create an empowering, interdisciplinary learning environment. The role emphasizes project-based learning, collaboration across disciplines, and active engagement with students, families, and the broader school community.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree, has urban-ed experience, and demonstrates strong instructional planning, differentiation, and a growth mindset within a