Open Positions
Ideaventions Academy for Mathematics and Science is a private micro school for 4th-12th grade students gifted in mathematics or sciences. The Academy is geared to active learners with a passion for science and mathematics and provides a warm and comfortable learning environment with small class sizes and a hands-on, challenging curriculum.
We have the following open position:
To apply please email your resume and a cover letter to careers@ideaventionsacademy.org.
We have the following open position:
- Engineering Teacher - FILLED
To apply please email your resume and a cover letter to careers@ideaventionsacademy.org.
Engineering Teacher (FILLED)
Position
Qualifications
Our faculty are physically moving and interacting with the students throughout the day, including playing outside. Requires physical ability to move around the classroom and to move a variety of materials.
As a condition of employment with Ideaventions Academy, any successful job applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and to successfully complete a criminal background investigation.
- Ideaventions Academy is looking for a full-time school engineering teacher that is high-energy, enthusiastic, creative, possesses a passion for working with gifted students.
- Knowledge and Expertise
- Engineering Design Process
- Design and drawing
- Requirements analysis and design selection
- Project planning and budgeting
- Engineering skills:
- Prototyping, ideation, and modeling strategies
- Fabrication (wood, plastic, metal, electrical)
- Woodworking, electrical (soldering), and mechanical engineering skills
- Experience working with their hands to complete engineering projects
- Experience with Engineering professional tools and methodologies is preferred:
- 3D modeling / CAD software (Fusion 360 or similar)
- Prototyping and fabrication techniques
- Collaboration and project planning tools (Trello)
- Knowledge of Engineering Educational tools is preferred. Tools such as:
- 3D printing technology and software
- Robotics
- Arduino or similar microcontrollers
- Engineering Design Process
- Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and deliver effective and dynamic learning experiences
- Create a positive, rigorous, and engaging learning environment
- Prepare lesson plans and organize class time to include instruction, hands-on activities, demonstrations, and project-based learning.
- Design and implement formative and summative assessments in curriculum to ensure appropriate learning and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Integrate real-world learning, cross-curricular connections, and creativity into lessons and projects
- Utilize a variety of teaching techniques to the delivery of instruction in content areas
- Deliver appropriate accommodations, supports, and services as appropriate for students. Engage counselor and administrative staff as needed to support student learning.
- Support students outside of class during free periods and office hours, as needed
- Evaluate and track student academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, prepare assessments, and participate in conferences.
- Actively plan, participate, and contribute in faculty meetings, individual professional development, open houses, field trips, extracurricular clubs and teams, and collaborative development activities to achieve organizational goals.
- Teach classes, supervise and interact with students, and participate in community activities that build our school community and help achieve our organizational goals.
- Train students in safety and continually monitor, improve, and enforce safety and organization, including proper use of equipment.
- Communicates positively and effectively with parents with a student focus.
- Serves as a positive role model in our school community: Exhibits character and respect, demonstrates a positive mental attitude, stays curious, learns new things, and models patience, flexibility, and persistence, as we expect that of our students.
- Continually strive for excellence in yourself, in our school, and in our students - and be joyful doing it!
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in relevant area of study or bachelor’s degree and equivalent real-world experience
- Experience with gifted children
- Excellent communications and problem solving skills
- Enjoys working with gifted, creative and intellectually curious children
Our faculty are physically moving and interacting with the students throughout the day, including playing outside. Requires physical ability to move around the classroom and to move a variety of materials.
As a condition of employment with Ideaventions Academy, any successful job applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and to successfully complete a criminal background investigation.
