What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering and Computer Science position at Northland Preparatory Academy?
Position Type :
High School Teaching / Science - General
Date Posted : 2 / 28 / 2025
Location :
Northland Preparatory Academy
Date Available : 07 / 29 / 2025
Closing Date :
03 / 21 / 2025 Engineering and Computer Science
Full time)
We seek a candidate with experience in engineering, making / fabrication, and / or computer science and a demonstrated interest in working with young learners in a rich, project-based learning environment. For the 2025-2026 school year, the full-time teaching load would consist of a combination of STEM based courses grades 6-12 and is a full-time position with competitive salary and full benefits.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree and / or CTE certification
- 2-3 years of teaching engineering and / or computer sciences or related industry experience
- Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Preferred Qualifications
A Successful Candidate Embraces the Following Competencies
The Learner and Learning Content Knowledge Instructional Practice Professional Repsonsibility
The teacher understands how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.
The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content.
The teacher understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher's and learner's decision making.
The teacher engages in ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to continually evaluate his / her practice, particularly the effects of his / her choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community), and adapts practice to meet the needs of each learner.
The teacher uses understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards.
The teacher understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.
The teacher plans instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context.
The teacher seeks appropriate leadership roles and opportunities to take responsibility for student learning, to collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, other school professionals, and community members to ensure learner growth, and to advance the profession.
The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.
Benefits