Innovation Specialist, Part-Time Math Teacher, and Part-Time Science Teacher, Ricks Center for Gifted Children

• Innovation and Technology Specialist.  The Specialist’s responsibilities will include teaching courses in grades PreK-8 that feature project-based learning, particularly related to robotics, First Lego challenges, programming, and 3-D printing; collaborating with other teachers on such projects; and facilitating students hands-on learning.  The new Specialist will have the opportunity to promote, conceptualize, and coordinate design and innovation projects throughout the curriculum and school. In particular, he or she will be responsible for managing the innovation lab, supporting professional development of colleagues, and supervising independent student projects.  The Specialist will also be responsible for providing supplemental support for all technology within the school.
  • Potentially, approximately 16-40 hours a week during the school year. Open to negotiation.
  • Good classroom management, for students ages 3 – 13.
  • Ensure that technological resources, both physical and online, are well maintained and can be implemented safely by students and faculty.
  • Explore trends and help to enable technology integration in teaching and learning
  • Create, maintain and operate an Innovation Lab
  • Coordinate professional development in project-based learning across disciplines
  • Identify and disseminate STEM-related award opportunities to students and faculty
  • Collaborate with advancement staff to identify and respond to STEM-related external funding opportunities
  • Independently provide desktop support to Ricks staff and students, and maintain all school technology
  • Work with the University IT department to purchase and inventory software and technology hardware (including but not limited to computers, printers, etc..) and deploy to staff
  • Applied experience in STEM education, in such areas as instructional design and curriculum development, distance learning, program development and assessment, and ideally in computer programming or software development
  • Experience with design and fabrication-related software and hardware, such as CAD (computer-¬aided design) and 3D printers
  • Must exhibit innovation and vision and be able to adapt quickly to new and evolving technology
  • Must be proficient with software and devices that support instruction
• Part-Time Math Teacher. The math teacher might teach 1-3 math sections each week to elementary and middle school students.
  • Potentially, approximately 5-10 hours a week during the school year. Open to negotiation.
  • Good classroom management, for students ages 6 – 13.
  • Required, expertise in teaching mathematics up to Algebra II. Up to Geometry, preferred.
  • Highly reliable and consistent with attendance and performance.

• Part-Time Science Teacher. The science teacher might teach 1-3 science sections each week to elementary and middle school students, and occasionally to early childhood students.
  • Potentially, approximately 5-10 hours a week during the school year. Open to negotiation.
  • Good classroom management, for students ages 6 – 13.
  • Required, expertise in teaching science. Preferred, elementary science or biology experience.
  • Highly reliable and consistent with attendance and performance.

• Teach assigned courses, differentiating instruction for gifted and twice-exceptional students.
• Foster a creative learning environment with strong classroom management.
• Collaborate with other teachers to support school-wide initiatives.
• Be professional and treat colleagues, students, and families with respect and kindness.

• 3+ years teaching experience
• Candidates should hold degrees (preferably advanced degrees) in STEM education or in a STEM-related field, such as science, engineering, computer science, engineering education, educational technology, or mathematics.  

Advertised: May 01, 2026
Applications close: May 17, 2026