Engineering Teacher and Makerspace Manager

Berkshire school seeks to find a dynamic teacher of Engineering. A member of the Science Department, this ideal candidate will possess experience overseeing and maintaining a Makerspace, as well as experience with design, project based learning, and pre-college engineering instruction. The Engineering teacher will facilitate learning through student-driven inquiry methods and must be familiar with 21st-century skills, experiential learning, as well as integrating technology into all aspects of the classroom. Experience and competence in equipment and software used in the Makerspace, including 3-D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, is essential.

In addition to teaching, applicants should expect to be actively involved in all aspects of the School's programs, including living in a dormitory and participating in the school's athletic and/or co-curricular programs as a coach or program director. A bachelor's degree in a closely related field is required and a master's degree or higher is preferred. Salary is competitive and includes year-round housing plus utilities, and meals when school is in session. Health and retirement benefits, including TIAA-CREF, are part of the compensation package. Funding exists to support advanced degree work, as well as participation in professional conferences, workshops, summer study, and travel.

Berkshire School strives to create a global community for students and adults that reflects the world around us and the backgrounds, experiences, identities, genders, perspectives, races, religions, and talents that each member brings to our school. We believe that a diverse and inclusive community supports and respects all cultures, ethnicities, languages, philosophies, political views and sexual orientations that exist within and beyond our school.