Career Center

St. Mark’s School of Texas seeks a dynamic and innovative educator to teach engineering and computer science in the Middle and/or Upper School.  The holder of this position will collaborate with the Makerspace Director, Computer Science faculty, and Science faculty to deliver STEM instruction in the state-of-the-art engineering wing of the new Winn Science Center.  The principal responsibility will be teaching classes in computer science, engineering, and robotics, with additional roles that include sponsoring STEM teams and clubs, working with students and teachers on special design projects, and maintaining and operating the equipment in the makerspace and fabrication lab.  Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field – engineering or computer science – and have taught these subjects at the secondary level or possess applicable professional experience. 

St. Mark’s students are eager and motivated learners, and the engineering and computer science courses are based upon frequent and challenging project-based learning experiences that promote student collaboration and communication.  A strong candidate should be a content expert who is able to teach with an engaging classroom style, collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative lessons, and appeal to the learning styles of a diverse and extremely talented group of boys.  He or she should have a desire to participate enthusiastically in the various activities that occur outside of the lab in a vibrant independent school community.  Likewise, he or she should demonstrate a commitment to character and leadership education for all boys, giving equal priority to their character and intellectual development.

Responsibilities

• Teach four or more sections of computer science, engineering, or robotics in the Middle and/or Upper School
• Support the Makerspace Director in delivering the engineering curriculum and managing the many extracurricular activities, events, and special projects conducted in the makerspace and fabrication lab
• Sponsor extracurricular activities such as the Upper School Robotics Team, Rocketry Club, Middle School Lego Robotics, Computer Science Club, etc.
• Maintain and upgrade equipment in the makerspace and fabrication lab
• Serve as an Advisor to a small group of boys
• Contribute to the broader community by participating in the wilderness program, club program, or athletic program, depending on experience
• Participate in the character and leadership education program

Experience / Qualifications & Skills

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or computer science
• Five or more years teaching engineering or computer science at the upper or advanced middle school level; independent school experience is a plus. Relevant professional experience in industry may supplement or replace this qualification.   
• Proficiency and experience with multiple programming languages (Java and Python are preferred) and ability to develop curriculum and align lesson plans with topics relevant to current Computer Science standards
• Ability to make innovative contributions to the STEM programs, which includes experience with
  • computer-aided design
  • automated manufacturing tools such as CNC routers, laser cutters, 3D printers, etc.
  • integrated engineering projects using Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar microcontroller
  • programming for Arduino or similar microcontrollers
  • using a variety of hand and power tools found in a shop/ makerspace
• Fluency with the breadth of technology involved in engineering activity and eagerness to stay current with new developments
• Strong computational thinking and problem-solving skills
• Passion for subject matter and for working with young people
• Enthusiastic and collaborative approach to working with colleagues

About St. Mark's School of Texas

Founded in 1906, St. Mark's School of Texas is a non-sectarian, college-preparatory, independent day school for boys in grades one through twelve. The School’s charter states that it is “designed to afford its students well-rounded physical, intellectual, moral, and religious training and instruction.” The School is intended to be a diverse community of teachers and students who share a love of learning and who strive for high achievement in whatever they undertake. St. Mark’s aims to prepare young men to assume leadership and responsibility in a competitive and changing world. To this end, the School professes and upholds certain values. These values include the discipline of postponing immediate gratification in the interests of earning eventual, hard-won satisfaction; the responsibility of defending one’s own ideas, of respecting the views of others, and of accepting the consequences for one’s own actions; and an appreciation for the lively connection between knowledge and responsibility and the obligation to serve.

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