Middle School Innovator's Workshop Lead Teacher and Program Developer (STEAM)

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.