STEM Lab Director and Engineering Teacher

Opening for 2026-2027 Academic Year St. Joseph's Academy is an all-girls Catholic high school in Baton Rouge, LA. Our mission is to educate young women as responsible and unifying members of the world community. In the spirit and charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph, St. Joseph's Academy offers opportunities for faith development in the Catholic tradition, academic excellence and personal growth. SJA Seeks a full-time STEM Lab Director and Engineering Teacher to lead its state‑of‑the‑art STEM Lab, teach several engineering courses, and support hands‑on, project‑based learning across campus. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to design and implement meaningful STEM, engineering, design, and fabrication projects Teach and support students in engineering, coding, robotics, electronics, digital design, prototyping, and problem‑solving Lead cross‑curricular projects that connect STEM with subjects such as math, science, humanities, world languages, media arts, entrepreneurship, and the arts Train faculty and students on STEM Lab equipment, software, safety procedures, and project workflows Support student projects, science fair work, independent design work, robotics, coding, and classroom‑based engineering activities Manage and document multiple concurrent projects, lab usage, equipment needs, and project timelines Maintain, troubleshoot, and manage lab equipment, tools, supplies, software, and budget Design and fabricate materials for classroom instruction, campus improvement, admissions, advancement, and school/community events Develop written and video training materials for software, equipment, and lab processes Coordinate or support STEM‑related camps, outreach programs, open houses, Maker Faire participation, and other school events Moderate Girls Who Code and support Hour of Code programming Mentor and organize the FRC Robotics team, including training, competitions, build days, recruitment, and grant support Preferred Skills and Experience Experience with 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC, dye sublimation, vacuum forming, electronics, soldering, and shop/power tools Knowledge of programs and platforms such as Python, Java, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Unity, Tinkercad, Inkscape, Illustrator, Inventor, Rhino, Meshmixer, or similar tools Strong project management, communication, collaboration, organization, and troubleshooting skills Ability to support both teachers and students in hands‑on, interdisciplinary STEM learning Comfort managing a busy makerspace environment serving large numbers of students and faculty Creative, flexible, student‑centered approach and belief that all students can learn STEM Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred At least three years of relevant experience preferred Background in STEM education, engineering, computer science, makerspace management, digital fabrication, or a related field preferred Commitment to girls’ education, innovation, collaboration, and hands‑on learning Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Joseph's Academy