Innovation Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment organization, is seeking an Engineering Teacher for the 2027-2028 school year at an independent school in the Miami area. The role emphasizes hands-on project-based learning, engineering, and design thinking, with a focus on robotics and emerging technologies.

The successful candidate will create interdisciplinary experiences, lead students through coding languages such as Scratch, Python, and Arduino, and mentor students through EI² program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years in STEM Education or related field.
• Experience designing project-based, collaborative learning experiences.
• Strong enthusiasm for innovation and inspiring curiosity in students.

Responsibilities

• Create interdisciplinary, project-based engineering and design experiences for middle school.
• Teach engineering, design thinking, coding, robotics, AI, and digital fabrication.
• Guide students in makerspace tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, CAD software.
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate engineering concepts across curriculum.
• Mentor students through EI² program and help develop curriculum.

Skills

Project-based learning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

STEM education passion

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4+ years in STEM fields

Tools

Python

Java

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

LEGO SPIKE Prime

Fusion 360

Tinkercad

Adobe Illustrator

3D printing

Laser cutting

CNC machining

Woodworking

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 Miami area.

This role is ideal for an educator who is passionate about engineering, design thinking, robotics, computer science, and emerging technologies, and who enjoys inspiring students through hands-on, project-based learning.

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:

• Create interdisciplinary learning experiences that integrate engineering, coding, artificial intelligence, digital fabrication, entrepreneurship, and product development.
• Design and facilitate engaging, interdisciplinary, project-based learning experiences for Middle School students.
• Teach engineering, design thinking, coding, robotics, AI, and digital fabrication through authentic, hands-on projects. Introduce students to programming using platforms such as Scratch, Blockly, Python, Arduino, and other emerging technologies.
• Guide students in the safe and effective use of makerspace tools, including 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, woodworking equipment, and CAD software.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and colleagues to integrate innovation and engineering concepts across the curriculum.
• Mentor 3–5 students annually through the EI² program, supporting them as they design, prototype, fabricate, brand, and present original products or inventions.
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and innovative makerspace environment.
• Contribute to PK3–12 curriculum development, shared instructional resources, and school-wide innovation initiatives.
• Participate in STEM events, innovation showcases, and workshops.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years in STEM Education, Engineering, Educational Technology, Robotics, Technology Education, or a related field.
• Teaching experience in STEM, engineering, robotics, innovation, computer science, or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience designing and delivering project-based, collaborative learning experiences. Passion for innovation and a commitment to inspiring curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving in students.
• Strong technical aptitude and enthusiasm for learning new technologies.
• Experience with or a willingness to learn tools and technologies such as: Python, Java, Arduino, Raspberry Pi LEGO SPIKE Prime and educational robotics platforms Fusion 360, Tinkercad, Adobe Illustrator, LightBurn AI tools and applications 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC machining, and woodworking

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