Description

 Overview: The mission of Mt. Bethel Christian Academy is to provide a truly Christ-centered education for our children through an environment that develops and encourages academic excellence, spiritual growth, and a lifelong love and desire for learning. As such, the driving vision of MBCA is to graduate highly successful, servant leaders of tomorrow.

Description: Mt. Bethel Christian Academy is seeking a part-time Middle School Technology/STEM teacher for grades 6–8. The Middle School Technology/STEM program is designed to help students grow as creative thinkers, collaborative problem-solvers, and confident innovators. Through hands-on, project-based learning experiences, students apply STEM concepts to real-world challenges while developing curiosity, resilience, technical skills, and an innovative mindset.

Qualifications: 

Demonstrate innovation and enthusiasm in instructional approaches and embrace the independent school model of mentoring, advising, and supporting students outside the classroom.

Understand and implement a variety of instructional strategies to support student engagement, learning, and understanding.

Demonstrate flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to troubleshoot and problem-solve alongside students.

Possess strong classroom management and relationship-building skills that foster a positive and encouraging learning environment.

Integrate Biblical worldview naturally throughout instruction and student interactions.

Have experience with or interest in maker-based and project-based learning.

Be comfortable using technology platforms including Google Workspace, online learning systems, and classroom technology tools.

Responsibilities: 

Teach 6th–8th grade STEM courses that include elements of technology, design, engineering, innovation, robotics, and applied problem-solving.

Plan and facilitate hands-on, project-based learning experiences aligned to existing curriculum maps.

Collaborate regularly with the STEM Department and Middle School faculty to support curriculum development, program goals, and student growth.

Provide instruction in the safe and appropriate use of hand and power tools, materials, equipment, technology platforms, and other resources.

Encourage creativity, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, persistence, and reflection through classroom instruction and projects.

Help students connect STEM concepts to real-world careers and applications in fields such as engineering, biomedical science, environmental science, architecture, robotics, computer science, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship.

Create a classroom culture that values curiosity, problem-solving, responsible risk-taking, and continuous improvement.

Assess student performance and progress regularly through classwork, projects, design documentation, presentations, and other formative and summative measures.

Maintain clear and professional communication with students, parents, colleagues, and administration in alignment with the Matthew 18 principle.

Department: STEM Department

Reports to: Middle School Division Head

Mt. Bethel Christian Academy is a drug-free workplace. All applicants will be required to have a criminal history report filed through Mt. Bethel Christian Academy. Mt. Bethel Christian Academy hires without regard to race, age, color, sex, national or ethnic origin. 

Requirements

Requirements: 

Demonstrate a passion for the mission of Mt. Bethel Christian Academy and full agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Statements.

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field required.

Minimum of two years of teaching experience preferred.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.