Trinity Episcopal School is seeking an energetic, joyful, and passionate individual for a full-time position as a Technology & Innovation Teacher who will also coach our FIRST Robotics Team (Team 539). This role is within the Technology Department and collaborates closely with many stakeholders across campus.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic educator who loves working with teenagers, brings a positive and flexible mindset and is excited to inspire students to design, build, tinker, code and problem-solve. This position requires working with students and colleagues in an open, collaborative environment within the classroom, in after-school activities, within the IB framework and across the larger school community.

The Technology & Innovation Teacher will actively use a variety of instructional strategies that promote curiosity, critical thinking and creativity, including the innovative use of technology and hands-on, project-based learning experiences.  We believe technology education and the broader skills associated with teamwork, creative design and problem-solving are essential to a well-rounded education. A strong candidate will model these capacities and demonstrate the ability to invite student exploration and make meaningful cross-curricular connections to other disciplines.

This colleague will be responsible for teaching and further developing coursework that builds on our existing offerings, including Programming Through Game Development, Robotics, Design Thinking and Innovation and related courses. The teacher will design and deliver engaging instruction, assess a wide range of student needs and learning styles, facilitate use of the makerspace and guide students through design and build processes. 

This teacher will serve as a coach and mentor for Trinity’s co-curricular robotics team, helping students prepare for competitions, build community and grow as collaborative problem-solvers.  The expectation is that the coach will be supervising students in after-school practices and all competitions. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and previous teaching or coaching experience in a secondary school or higher education environment
• Degree in engineering, computer science, technology, industrial design, science or related field strongly preferred
• Passion for hands-on teaching, design thinking and working with high school students
• Commitment to a holistic, student-centered approach to technology education
• Joyful, positive presence and strong desire to inspire teenagers
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate within a vibrant, supportive professional community
• Commitment to integrating educational technology across the curriculum in partnership with the Technology department.  

Preferred

• Strong background in computer science and/or advanced programming languages
• Experience with robotics instruction and/or coaching
• Proficiency with makerspace tools, including 3D printers, CNC routers, hand and power tools and related equipment
• Experience with project-based learning, innovation and design-thinking pedagogy
• Interest in building partnerships with universities and industry partners

Trinity Episcopal School is an independent, coeducational day school for grades 8–12 located in Richmond, Virginia. As an IB World School, Trinity offers a rigorous and supportive academic program that emphasizes critical thinking, global perspective and meaningful student engagement.

Grounded in our mission to help students discover their paths, develop their talents and strengthen their character, Trinity is a dynamic school community where students are known, challenged and supported. Faculty and staff work collaboratively to create an environment that values intellectual curiosity, personal growth, integrity and belonging.  Trinity is a place where educators are trusted as professionals, relationships matter and students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning and their lives.

Interested candidates should submit electronic copies of a résumé and cover letter to employment@trinites.org. Please also send (email or mail) copies of transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework.

About Trinity Episcopal School

With over five decades in operation, Trinity Episcopal School is a coed, independent, IB World School serving 515 students in grades 8 through 12 on a 40-acre campus near the James River on Richmond’s Southside. Trinity, an International Baccalaureate World School, challenges its students to discover their paths, develop their talents and strengthen their character within a dynamic academic community. The culture encourages academic excellence, athletic achievement, and artistic expression within a community that values all success, celebrates each individual, and encourages engaged learning. “Discover Your Path” defines Trinity’s approach to learning and serves as a guide for daily practice. Trinity’s strength is affirmed each day when the community gathers for Morning Meeting, to make announcements, celebrate successes, and cement the connections that are integral to the school’s distinctive culture. The college-preparatory academic program features innovative electives, a rigorous curriculum and opportunities for creative expression. Trinity also fields more than 36 teams for athletic participation. Trinity is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools... and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools. Trinity Episcopal School is defined by its distinctive culture of community, warmth and welcome. The school occupies a unique niche in the greater Richmond area, where it draws students from more than 80 feeder schools across 40 zip codes. The campus includes 32 classrooms, student commons, library and technology center. The Perkinson Arts Center includes a band room, digital music lab, recording studio and a spectacular collaborative space for ceramic artists, painters and sculptors. A newly renovated theater comfortably seats all 515 students for musical and dramatic performances. It is the heart of our community, where all students gather each day for Morning Meeting. Students are supported through a 1:1 Apple laptop program, classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity is available campus-wide. The Powell Library includes comfortable collaborative learning spaces and a cutting edge online research tool on par with many colleges and universities. The Innovation Lab contains two 3D printers and equipment for robotics, circuitry, 3D modeling, coding and machining. The 50,000-square-foot Estes Athletic Center features two gyms, a strength and fitness center, multiple locker rooms and team meeting rooms, school store, concession stand and alumni rooms for meetings and social events. Aycock Stadium, the home of Trinity's football, field hockey and lacrosse teams includes a state-of-the-art all-weather turf playing surface, made with renewable, organic all-wood infill. Trinity is committed to an inclusive community that reflects the socioeconomic diversity of the greater Richmond area. More than 30% of families receive income-based tuition assistance each year in the form of financial grants.

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