STEAM/Engineering Teacher

Gaston Day School is an independent, coeducational day school for 500 students in grades PS-12. This posting seeks a full-time upper school robotics/engineering teacher to instruct students in 10th through 12th grades, as well as a STEAM teacher to lead middle school students. A competitive candidate will have content‑area expertise in robotics, engineering, and middle school STEAM curriculum, and will also oversee our school’s maker space. The ideal candidate must have enthusiasm for creative problem‑solving, hands‑on experiences, and the maker movement. In addition to supervising students in classes, teachers also serve as advisors and supervise students in co‑curricular activities. Gaston Day teachers demonstrate a commitment to the well‑being of all Gaston Day students and the school’s best interests as a whole. Broad responsibilities Establish and actively maintain a class environment where excellence in learning is honored and respectful interaction is valued Develop a curriculum that is rigorous, creative, and hands‑on for robotics and engineering courses for students in grades 10 -12 Develop a curriculum for a robust STEAM program for middle school students Maintain and oversee the Gaston Day School maker space and associated digital fabrication equipment, including laser cutters, 3D printers, and CNC machines. Participate as a collaborative team member within the science department, middle and upper school faculty, and the school community as a whole Personal Attributes Effectively communicate with students, parents, and colleagues Ability to remain up to date on the newest classroom technologies Values and works well with diverse students. Visionary to continue to grow a thriving computer science program. Fosters a passion for curiosity and learning beyond the classroom. Pursues current professional development opportunities to increase pedagogical and content knowledge. Reporting The upper school robotics/engineering teacher and middle school STEAM teacher will report to the chair of the science department and the Head of Middle School. Qualifications A degree in a STEM-related field or comparable rich experience is required; an advanced degree is preferred. Three years of teaching experience or its equivalent is preferred. To apply, please contact Carolyn Senter, Head of Upper School, at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wayne Country Day School