Southwest Christian School is hiring a Teacher to launch and lead our new K–6 Innovation Lab for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves building the program from the ground up, designing weekly, project-based experiences that develop an innovator’s mindset through design thinking, STEM exploration, and purposeful technology use. Our culture inspires curiosity and creativity, helping students learn to use their gifts to serve others.

What You'll Do

Develop and implement a vertically aligned K–6 Innovation Lab curriculum.
Facilitate design-thinking and project-based learning challenges.
Teach students to identify problems, brainstorm solutions, prototype ideas, test designs, and iterate improvements.
Guide students in using makerspace materials, robotics kits, coding platforms, and digital design tools.
Introduce age-appropriate concepts related to engineering, technology, and digital creativity.
Teach students to use technology as a tool for designing, creating, researching, and presenting ideas.
Support foundational coding, robotics, digital design, and computational thinking skills.
Reinforce appropriate digital citizenship and responsible technology use.
Partner with classroom teachers to support curriculum connections and interdisciplinary projects.
Participate in school initiatives that promote creativity, inquiry, and experiential learning.
Create a welcoming, flexible space that encourages exploration and collaboration.
Maintain and organize the innovation lab, makerspace tools, and technology equipment.
Ensure student safety and responsible use of equipment and materials.
Manage supplies and recommend purchases that support innovative learning experiences.
Assess student learning through projects, reflections, presentations, and collaborative work.
Provide feedback that encourages growth in problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity.
Continuously develop the Innovation Lab program to support the school's mission and vision.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Education or a closely related field.
Current ACSI and/or State Teaching Certificate.
Experience working with elementary students.
Strong classroom management and facilitation skills.
Experience using technology for instruction, productivity, and innovation; eagerness to learn new tools.
Deep commitment to a consistent daily walk with our Savior, Jesus Christ, through prayer, devotional study, and church membership.
Demonstrates the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to 'train up a child in the way he should go'.
Recognizes the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and commits to be a partner in that endeavor.
Possesses the ability to work gracefully with parents, students, and other school staff.
Cooperates with administrators, department chairpersons, and other school leadership to implement policies and procedures.
Follows the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict.
Demonstrates the ability to accept and carry out responsibilities and make competent, professional decisions.
Eagerly participates in professional development activities and the evaluation process.
Maintains a professional personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and is in accordance with school policy.

Nice to Have

Master’s degree.
Capturing Kids Hearts or similar Social-Emotional Learning professional development training.
Familiarity with ISTE Standards for students.
Experience with coding, multimedia creation, STEM, makerspaces, design-based learning, and the Google Suite.
Experience with project-based or inquiry-driven instruction.