STEM Lab Director and Engineering Teacher

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

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