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Job Posting: The Social Microschool; Zeeland, MI

We are seeking an innovative and passionate High School Science, Engineering, and Electronics Instructor to join our forward-thinking educational team. The ideal candidate will have experience with creating Project-Based Learning (PBL) experiences and champion a growth mindset. This role requires a dynamic educator with hands-on industry experience, a love for problem-solving, and a creative approach to fostering curiosity in students.

Description

Position: High School Science, Engineering, and Electronics Instructor

Start Date: Planning hours allotted summer 2025, class begins Sept. 2025

Schedule: Mondays 9:00am - 11:45pm + 2 hours of planning time per week, = 4.75 hours/week; option to add an additional class on Monday afternoons 12:30pm - 2:30pm. Additional hours available throughout the week. 

Compensation: $20 per hour

Grades: 9th-12th

Location: The Social Microschool in Zeeland, MI

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating engaging PBL-driven curricula aligned with UbD principles.
• Teach science concepts with a focus on physics, integrating math and chemistry as needed.
• Guide students in engineering, electronics, and robotics projects - RC/drone building, testing, and flying is a plus.
• Utilize competency-based assessment methods to develop and evaluate students' skill-building progress.
• Encourage hands-on exploration, fostering a "what if" mentality to inspire creativity and innovation.
• Incorporate entrepreneurship lessons, drawing from personal experiences of success or failure.
• Support and mentor students in applying interdisciplinary knowledge to real-world challenges.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background:
• Strong foundation in science education, particularly physics.
• Familiarity with chemistry, math, and engineering concepts.
• Experience:
• Proven problem-solving experience in a relevant industry or current engineering student
• Hands-on experience with electronics
• Willingness to learn effective teaching strategies required.
• Experience with homeschooling (either as a parent or former student) is highly desirable.
• Skills and Attributes:
• Passion for making, tinkering, and deconstructing to learn how things work.
• A growth mindset and commitment to fostering the same in students.
• Understanding and appreciation of alternative intelligence theories.
• Ability to connect with and inspire students with diverse learning styles.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit:
• Personal experience with entrepreneurial endeavors, including lessons learned from failures.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a progressive educational environment that values innovation and exploration.
• Inspire and shape the next generation of problem-solvers, makers, and thinkers.
• Collaborate with a team that values creativity, experimentation, and personal growth.

If you are an industry-experienced innovator or student engineer who thrives on inspiring students to embrace challenges and explore possibilities, we would love to hear from you!

Resume can be submitted to [email protected].

Salary

$20 per hour