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Posted: 07-Feb-23
Location: Middlebury, Connecticut
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Technology Instruction
STEM Teacher and Makerspace Coordinator
Westover School is an all-girls boarding and day school, grades 9-12 where smart, motivated girls become confident, connected women. We are committed to providing a college preparatory education in a small community atmosphere that emphasizes student-adult interaction. Westover, through program and faculty, endeavors to develop in each student the confidence and strength to shape their own life.
We are EMPOWERING students to be themselves, to make their own choices, and to appreciate diversity, resulting in young adults who find lives of purpose and meaning, who understand they can make a difference, and who understand the power of relationships.
- Do you find joy and passion in working with adolescents?
- Do you put students at the center of their personal development and planning for the future?
- Does your leadership demonstrate engagement in and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion?
Westover is seeking applicants for the full-time position of STEM teacher and Makerspace Coordinator beginning in late August 2023 for the 2023-24 academic year. The ideal candidate possesses a B.A. or an advanced degree in science, math, technology or engineering and has experience teaching in a STEM related course. Content knowledge in computer science will be beneficial. Robotics experience is a plus but not necessary. As part of Westover’s WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) Signature Program, faculty create and teach a wide range of upper level elective courses. This position would manage, maintain, and coordinate the use of the Makerspace, teach two applied science/engineering/computer science courses and coach/mentor the robotics team.
Westover seeks teachers who are passionate about their subject and their pedagogy, who prioritize integrating diverse voices into their courses, and who collaborate with colleagues on departmental and school-wide objectives. Interested candidates should address these skills in their cover letter.
We celebrate diversity of all kinds and are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We seek to hire, develop and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Individuals from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Westover School is located in Middlebury, CT; 45 minutes from New Haven, 1 1/2 hours from New York City, and 2 hours from Boston. For more information, please visit our website at www.westoverschool.org.
Application Notes:
Interested candidates should address these aforementioned qualifications and skills in their cover letter in addition to providing a résumé: https://westover-school-inc.checkwritersrecruit.com/job/554948/stem-teacher-and-makerspace-coordinator
Westover School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Westover School
Westover School is an all-girls' boarding and day school, grades 9-12 where smart, motivated girls become confident, connected women. We are committed to providing a college preparatory education in a small community atmosphere that emphasizes student-adult interaction. Westover, through program and faculty, endeavors to develop in each student the confidence and strength to shape her own life - to become the best that she can be.
We celebrate diversity of all kinds and are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We seek to hire, develop and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Individuals from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Westover School is located in Middlebury, CT; 45 minutes from New Haven, 1 1/2 hours from New York City, and 2 hours from Boston. For more information, please visit our website at www.westoverschool.org.
Westover School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application Notes:
Interested candidates should address these aforementioned qualifications and skills in their cover letter in addition to pro
...viding a résumé. Please send materials to employment@westoverschool.org (include job title in your subject line).
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