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. ​


Earth Science Teacher

​Position
  • Ideaventions Academy is looking for a full-time school Earth Science teacher that is high-energy, enthusiastic, creative, and possesses a passion for working with gifted students.  Primary responsibilities include teaching 4th and 5th-grade Earth Science courses, as well as supporting other activities and electives, including Lower School (4th-8th grade) electives such as Environmental Science. Features of a teaching position at Ideaventions Academy include:
    • ​Small class sizes (10 students or less)
    • Excellent pay and benefits
    • Flexibility, creativity, and ability to innovate in the classroom
  • Knowledge and Expertise
    • Experience teaching earth science and related scientific fields including atmospheric science, hydrology, ecology, geology, and astronomy
    • Ability to teach earth science and environmental science courses and electives
    • Especially skilled at modeling and teaching scientific reasoning, data interpretation, experimental design, and the scientific method
    • Experience with creating engaging classroom experiences through hands-on labs and investigations is preferred.
    • Knowledge of data analysis, and data interpretation is preferred.
  • 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 and going on daily walks (rain or shine). The position 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.

Engineering Teacher

​Position
  • Ideaventions Academy is looking for a full-time school engineering teacher that is high-energy, enthusiastic, creative, and possesses a passion for working with gifted students. Features of a teaching position at Ideaventions Academy include:
    • Enjoying small class sizes of motivated students (10 students or less)
    • Excellent pay and benefits
    • Flexibility, creativity, and ability to innovate in the classroom
  • Knowledge and Expertise
    • Engineering Design Process
      • Understanding the problem, criteria, and constraints
      • Researching and designing
      • Project planning and budgeting
      • Building and prototyping
      • Testing, analysis, and modifications
    • 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
      • CAD/CAM technology
      • Robotics
      • Arduino or similar microcontrollers
  • 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 and daily morning walks (rain or shine). 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.