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Lake Highland Preparatory School seeks a Middle School Robotics Teacher to instruct students according to the prescribed LHPS curriculum. The teacher will perform related teaching tasks and functions such as planning, research, curriculum alignment, assessment, and record-keeping in an efficient and effective manner. The teacher will also willingly participate in the school community and student co-curricular activities, such as leading an advisory group and a student club. Additionally, the teacher will carry out additional MS Robotics Team coaching responsibilities, including the recruitment/training of students, leading of practices, and overseeing of day-to-day operations of the team. This is a full-time, benefited, 10-month position.

We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.

Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field from an accredited institution and be either certified or otherwise qualified to teach in grades 6-12. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of teaching and coaching experience. Fluency with, or strong interest in, using Macbooks for collaboration and instruction is required. Previous experience working with a robotics platform such as VEX, Lego NXT, etc., is preferred.

How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter indicating how you would succeed in this position, a current resume, and three professional references with at least one immediate supervisor (preferably current). All materials should be submitted electronically as PDFs and emailed to HR@lhps.org specifying “MS Robotics Teacher” in the subject line.

This position announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title and the education and skills required. This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that are required or may be required in the future.

Background Screening: LHPS conducts background checks, including fingerprinting, and drug testing and may use a third-party administrator. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Lake Highland Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Lake Highland Preparatory School

Lake Highland Preparatory School (LHP), a PreK-12 independent school in Orlando, Florida, was founded in 1970. The school strives to offer its students an unparalleled education with long-lasting life lessons rooted in integrity, grit, and grace. In spite of its size as one of the ten largest independent schools in the U.S., Lake Highland’s approach ensures that every child is known and nurtured. Students learn within an academically challenging and supportive environment, with teachers who are actively committed to the academic and social-emotional development of every child. This powerful combination results in joyful learning that prepares students exceptionally well for college and life beyond.

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