Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Posted: 28-May-26
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Type: Full Time
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SALARY RANGE: $54,630 – $114,862 annually based on degree and student contact hours.
JOB SUMMARY
Mid-Pacific seeks a progressive educator with professional and educational experience spanning engineering, computer science, and immersive technologies. Faculty at Mid-Pacific are responsible for designing engaging environments that encourage inquiry-style learning, the development of foundational skills, and students' deeper understanding of technology's real-world impact.
This role centers on Design Thinking as a framework for guiding students through the full design cycle, from problem identification to prototyping, iteration, and communication. Engineering at Mid-Pacific goes beyond building a solution: students must understand the global impact and economic feasibility of their work and be able to communicate it effectively to a target audience. This position requires active collaboration across departments and grade levels, and full participation in the school's broader academic community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Teach middle school courses within the Technology & Engineering department, including Immersive Technology and Design Thinking.
- Apply Design Thinking or similar methodologies to guide students in creating real-world solutions through the full design cycle, including 360° video capture and editing, 3D scanning and printing, LiDAR integration, and prototyping.
- Introduce students to immersive virtual reality environments and applications, including AR/VR/Mixed Reality, and other emerging technologies.
- Encourage students to think critically and creatively, and to understand and navigate the complexities of the digital environment.
- Address diverse learners' needs through various instructional student-centered strategies and assessment tools, which engage students in the learning process.
- In alignment with the school’s mission and vision, collaborate and co-create meaningful lessons and assessments with other department and technology faculty that address the core concepts and skills as set out in the departmental scope and sequence.
- Set assignments and post homework assignments weekly on the internet using the school’s information system program.
- Prepare and administer formative and summative assessments of students’ learning; record results electronically and post student grades electronically on a weekly basis.
- Maintain effective classroom management, liaising with deans and parents as necessary.
- Participate in faculty and departmental meetings and attend professional development workshops and educational conferences.
- Carry out all homeroom / advisory responsibilities.
- Determine budget needs for equipment and materials for courses taught.
- Participate in faculty and departmental meetings and attend professional development workshops and educational conferences.
- Maintain effective and prompt communication with parents and guardians as needed.
- Provides in-person classroom instruction, supervision, and support to students during the school day.
- Regular and predictable attendance at work.
- Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, Computer Science, Robotics or related field from an accredited university or college. At least two years of teaching experience, preferably at the secondary level. Experience with electronics, 3D printers, laser cutters and other similar equipment.
