K-8 STEAM Innovation & Design Educator

Southern Association of Independent Schools, Inc.; Brookhaven (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Martin's Episcopal School in Brookhaven, GA seeks an Innovation and Design Teacher to drive a curriculum across K-4 and 5th-8th grades, focusing on creating, making, innovating, and designing through STEM/STEAM and Problem-Based Learning.

The role includes building an Innovation Lab, teaching K-8 Innovation & Design and robotics, guiding prototyping, and collaborating with colleagues to weave design-thinking into cross-curricular projects across divisions.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in education, master’s degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience, preferably in the STEAM subjects.
• Experience in tinkering, making, and design thinking.
• The candidate must have a natural rapport with children and strong classroom management skills.
• Strong Google Apps for Education skills.
• Familiarity with coding and digital design tools.
• Highly effective communication, listening, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Model a fundamental understanding of problem-based learning and design thinking, demonstrating an enthusiasm for taking risks and placing emphasis on process rather than product.
• Establish and maintain a well-organized Innovation Lab that fosters curiosity and promotes collaboration in a safe environment for students and faculty.
• Create a fun, safe, and engaging environment for students.
• Teach K-8 Innovation & Design and robotics classes.
• Guide students to explore, ideate, prototype, and test creative solutions to authentic problems.
• Guide students to succeed in their projects by providing support, expertise, and experience.
• Train students and faculty on tools and equipment within the Innovation Lab.
• Oversee and troubleshoot technology tools, including 3D printers, laser cutters, and robotics kits.
• Collaborate with teachers to incorporate innovative, design-based ideas into K-8 cross-curricular projects.

Skills

Google Apps for Education

Coding

Digital design tools

Collaborative mindset

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Master's degree preferred

Tools

3D printers

Laser cutters

Robotics kits

Innovation Lab equipment

Job description

St. Martin's Episcopal School in Brookhaven, GA seeks an Innovation and Design Teacher to drive a curriculum across K-4 and 5th-8th grades, focusing on creating, making, innovating, and designing through STEM/STEAM and Problem-Based Learning.

The role includes building an Innovation Lab, teaching K-8 Innovation & Design and robotics, guiding prototyping, and collaborating with colleagues to weave design-thinking into cross-curricular projects across divisions.