High School Robotics & STEM Teacher

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools in New York seeks a Robotics and STEM teacher to lead hands-on, student-centered programs in our high school. You will guide students through exciting projects and mentor them as they develop their ideas.

Responsibilities include leading the Robotics Club, preparing a team for CIJE robotics competition, teaching 9th and 10th grade STEM electives, and supporting project-based learning across the school.

Qualifications

• Warm, enthusiastic educator committed to a growth mindset.
• Background in STEM (engineering, robotics, computer science, or a related field).
• Ability to guide students through multi-step projects and collaborative work.
• Comfort with both technical instruction and open-ended problem-solving.
• Open to or trained in student-centered learning techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 1-3 years teaching experience preferred.
• BA in Education or Science.
• MA in Education and/or Science Education preferred, or enrollment in a master's program in any STEM-related field.

Responsibilities

• Leading our school’s Robotics Club, supporting students in building, coding, and refining their work
• Preparing and guiding a team in the annual CIJE robotics competition
• Teaching STEM electives for 9th and 10th grade
• Contributing to project-based learning initiatives across the school
• Supporting student participation in programs such as Shark Tank-style projects, helping them develop and present ideas

Skills

Warmth

STEM background

Guide multi-step projects

Open-ended problem-solving

Student-centered learning

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

BA in Education or Science

MA preferred

Master's enrollment possible

Job description

We are seeking a Robotics and STEM teacher to lead and support a range of hands-on, student-centered programs in our high school.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading our school’s Robotics Club, supporting students in building, coding, and refining their work
• Preparing and guiding a team in the annual CIJE robotics competition
• Teaching STEM electives for 9th and 10th grade
• Contributing to project-based learning initiatives across the school
• Supporting student participation in programs such as Shark Tank-style projects, helping them develop and present ideas

Qualifications and Skills:

• Warm, enthusiastic educator committed to a growth mindset.
• Background in STEM (engineering, robotics, computer science, or a related field)
• Ability to guide students through multi-step projects and collaborative work
• Comfort with both technical instruction and open-ended problem-solving
• Open to or trained in student-centered learning techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• BA in Education or Science.
• MA in Education and/or Science Education preferred, or enrollment in a master's program in any STEM-related field.
• 1-3 years teaching experience preferred.