Middle School Science, Robotics and Electronics Teacher

Job Description

Middle School Science, Robotics

and Electronics Teacher

The School: Recognized as a premier independent school in the nation, Columbus Academy has, since its founding in 1911, exemplified the country day school educational model. The heart of this model is the idea that the best interests of children are served when home and school work together. At Columbus Academy, parents are integral members of our community. In our welcoming school, fully dedicated to the development of young scholars, athletes and artists of every kind, parents find what they are looking for: The school to trust with childhood. We believe that diversity, inclusion, equity and justice are essential measures of our excellence. Our goal is not to mold young minds but to light them on fire. Visit us and you will see this in the way we teach and the way our 231-acre campus is designed – the light, the energy and the interconnectedness of our mindfully designed learning spaces that allow for children to gaze out to the open sky.

The Position: Columbus Academy seeks a full-time Middle School Science, Robotics and Elecronics Teacher with responsibilities to begin in August 2024.

Position Expectations (the individual selected to this position will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities):

Teach three to five sections of middle school science (content may include biology, chemistry, astronomy, etc.)

Teach an elective course investigating electricity to build circuits and remotely controlled vehicles; using microcontrollers to power LED lights and servos

Guide students through larger projects focusing on the automation of objects and the fundamentals of Lego, VEX and Sphero robotics to solve real world problems

Assume a limited share of supervisory responsibilities expected of all middle school faculty members

Serve as a student grade-level advisor to roughly 10 students; prepared to learn and implement middle school advisory curriculum

Collaborate with departmental colleagues on curriculum design and development

Provide periodic updates to parents about student progress, via both written reports and

in-person conferences

Make use of technological resources, including the school’s online learning management site for classes and integration of iPads and laptops in classroom activities

Hold students accountable for the school’s standards of behavior

Work with others in the school community to support each student’s emotional well-being

Qualifications (preferred candidates will possess the following qualifications):

Bachelor’s degree or higher in science

Experience teaching laboratory-based science in elementary, middle or high school

A reflective practitioner, committed to a continuous process of self-improvement and lifelong learning

Leadership qualities to inspire and motivate students

A passion to teach and attend to the specific needs of middle school-aged children

Physical Conditions (candidates must be able to manage the following conditions):

Classroom environment

Mobility around school buildings and on different floors (handicap accessible)

Repetitive motion (use of a keyboard)

Periodic need to move light furniture, hang visuals in classroom, carry objects (no more than 40 pounds), etc.

A non-smoking campus

Legal Requirements: All Columbus Academy employees must pass required criminal records checks. Where appropriate, individuals will also be required to provide proof of academic credentials.

To Apply: Interested candidates should apply online at columbusacademy.org/apply.

Columbus Academy believes strongly in the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability or socioeconomic background.