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.
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.
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.