The Village School of Naples continues to grow and is accepting resumes for a Middle School Engineering Teacher for the 2021-2022 School Year. The Village School values inquiry-based, student-centered learning aimed to empower and inspire students to create solutions to challenges faced in an ever-changing world. 

Teachers at The Village School should have an energetic and hands-on approach to education.  Collaboration, flexibility, and a passion for educating the whole student are key components of a successful teacher at The Village School.   The Village School offers a range of engineering courses.  Working in conjunction with our Upper School Engineering program we will offer Agricultural Engineering, robotics, and general engineering which includes topics such as programming, structures and 3D fabrication.  A successful candidate should have experience in engineering, a passion for learning, and a desire to cultivate a program that inspires a love of engineering, learning, and discovery among Middle School students.  This position is also responsible for participating in the First Lego Robotics tournaments and contributes to the department’s ongoing discussions about interdisciplinary S.T.E.A.M. and project-based learning, creating opportunities for student research, and experiential learning. Our Teachers must have experience, knowledge and a deep understanding of the topics taught as well as a passion and a desire to actively engage students in authentic learning experiences.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop curriculum and carry out dynamic lessons
• Plan for differentiation of curriculum to meet student needs
• Plan learning environment with a variety of learning styles in mind
• Model Christ Skills, emphasizing this conduct model in all areas at all times
• Sustain ongoing communication between parents and school
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for each student
• Maintain learning management system with up-to-date information
• Support the mission and vision of the school’s learning philosophy
• Supervise an assistant when appropriate
• Attend required faculty meetings and other School events as determined by the Head of School
• Maintain and follow daily routines and schedules
• Hold parent-teacher conferences as needed, at least once a year
• Engage students through distance learning, in the event of an extended school closing, to provide course content, answering student inquiries, monitoring progress, updating records, and grading assignments and tests
• Other duties may be assigned by the Division Head

Qualifications: 

• Must have a four-year degree in education and in the area to be taught. Master’s in education preferred.
• Independent school experience is preferred.
• Interest in coaching students and/or other extracurricular activities in after school programs.
• Demonstrate strong support for the stated learning philosophy of The Village School. Workshops and extra study may be required to ensure a thorough understanding of the philosophy.
• Understanding of 21st century classroom practices and interdisciplinary connections is required.
• Spoken and written language skills must be strong and representative of an educated professional.
• Technology skills must be strong and representative of an educated professional and are required to teach students in the classroom as well as to maintain records and communications.
• Must be able to articulate their faith and support the school’s Christian environment.
• Physically, the position of teacher requires sitting, walking, standing, and ability to lift up to 10 lbs. without assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The Village School is an independent school that respects, embraces, and celebrates diversity in its curriculum, student body, and staff.  The Village School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, protected veteran status, national or ethnic origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or any other status protected by applicable law, in the admission of students or in the administration of its educational program.