About this role
Title: Middle School Innovator’s Workshop (STEAM) Lead Teacher & Program Developer
Reports To: Middle School Principal
Mission: Committed to Jesus Christ, North Cobb Christian School provides a biblically based, academically excellent education in a nurturing environment, developing students’ potential to impact their world for Christ.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Education, Design/Engineering, or related field.
- Demonstrated mastery in Project-Based Learning (PBL) and real-world STEAM instruction for grades 5–8.
- Minimum 3 years of teaching experience with proven experience in program or curriculum development.
- Experience designing physical learning environments and managing makerspace/lab equipment, technology, and budgets.
- Valid Georgia teaching certificate with STEAM/STEM endorsement (preferred).
- Biblical worldview with a strong commitment to integrating Christian faith into innovation and problem-solving.
- General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
- Prefer experience in backward unit design and authentic assessment design.
- Strong relational and classroom management skills.
- Strong organizational, computer, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to partner with families in spiritual formation and integration of subjects.
- Growth Mindset.
Employee Profile:
- Spiritually, the employee shall possess characteristics that reflect:
- A personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
- Evidence of spiritual maturity with a commitment to glorifying and honoring God in all areas of life
- Acceptance without reservation of the NCCS doctrinal beliefs.
- A strong, clear Christian testimony.
- A mature, godly spirit.
- A person of faith and prayer
Personally, the employee’s life shall reflect:
- A lifestyle of biblical integrity.
- A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness.
- The ability to listen and respond to counsel.
- A commitment to the NCCS lifestyle tenets.
Role Summary
The MS Innovator’s Workshop Lead Teacher builds, develops, and instructs a dynamic, Project-Based Learning STEAM elective for 5th–8th-grade students. This leader designs hands-on curriculum, procures equipment, manages lab spaces, and aligns course pathways directly with Upper School Academies. The role connects real-world problem-solving with a biblical worldview—inspiring students to use their heart, head, and hands to impact the world for Christ.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Program & Curriculum Development
- Curriculum Design: Build and continuously update an innovative, project-based 5-8 STEAM curriculum that emphasizes real-world applications.
- Academy Alignment: Partner with Upper School Academy leaders to construct vertical pathways that prepare middle schoolers for high school academy programs.
- Authentic Assessment: Implement performance-based assessments, student portfolios, and design challenges beyond traditional testing.
Lab Space & Resource Management
- Environment Enhancement: Design, organize, and maintain an engaging Innovator's Workshop lab space conducive to collaborative design and building.
- Procurement & Stewardship: Oversee budget allocation, identify technology/tool needs, purchase equipment, and maintain safety and inventory standards.
Instructional Leadership & Spiritual Formation
- Facilitated Learning: Guide 5th–8th-grade students through inquiry-based engineering design cycles, coding, robotics, or prototyping.
- Biblical Integration: Seamlessly weave Christian stewardship, ethics in technology, and faith-driven innovation into projects.
- Family & Community Partnership: Maintain 24-hour communication responses with families and showcase student work through exhibitions or competitions.
General Responsibilities
- Chaperone retreats, field trips, and school events as assigned.
- Fulfill campus supervision duties (carline, lunch/recess).
- Maintain professional development in emerging educational technology and PBL methodologies.
Other Information:
- Benefits include medical & dental plans, retirement plans, and tuition discount.
- This is a 10-month, full-time (40 hours per week) contract position.