Engineering Teacher at Damien High School
About the Employer
Inspired by St. Damien of Moloka’i, a member of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Damien High School, an all-male Catholic school, develops men of Service, Scholarship, and Faith, prepared to engage in a global society. Damien High School is a nationally recognized leader in academic excellence and is well-respected for developing the talents and potential of young men. Damien High School is owned and operated by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA).
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Job Description:
We are looking for a teacher to teach Project Lead the Way engineering classes and assist with coaching our VEX Robotics teams. An engineering background is not necessary but must have a background in science or math as an alternative. A 2 week training during the summer is mandatory to teach the class unless already trained by PLTW.
Requirements / Qualifications
Credential Requirements: Teacher must have minimally a Bachelor’s Degree to start and enroll in a California Credential program for the subject they teach or have a Masters.
Requirements / Qualifications
Credential Requirements: Teacher must have minimally a Bachelor’s Degree to start and enroll in a California Credential program for the subject they teach or have a Masters.
Comments and Other Information
Damien High School is looking for an additional instructor in the four-year Project Lead the Way Engineering Program. Training in the summer is required during the weeks of June 18-June 30 in San Diego. There will be additional classes in math or science available to complete a full teaching schedule. Availability to work with our excellent Robotics Program is essential. We are looking for an organized person who has the time to support this after school and weekend program. (Damien currently supports FIVE Robotics teams, three of which earned a spot in the world championship competition in April.)
Teacher must model all behaviors outlined in both the Faculty Handbook and the Employee Handbook for lay personnel of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. If not yet certified in Project Lead the Way engineering courses (specifically DE but POE would be a plus) a two week summer course is required. A stipend is provided for the training as well as room and board.
Comments and Other Information
Damien High School is looking for an additional instructor in the four-year Project Lead the Way Engineering Program. Training in the summer is required during the weeks of June 18-June 30 in San Diego. There will be additional classes in math or science available to complete a full teaching schedule. Availability to work with our excellent Robotics Program is essential. We are looking for an organized person who has the time to support this after school and weekend program. (Damien currently supports FIVE Robotics teams, three of which earned a spot in the world championship competition in April.)
Teacher must model all behaviors outlined in both the Faculty Handbook and the Employee Handbook for lay personnel of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. If not yet certified in Project Lead the Way engineering courses (specifically DE but POE would be a plus) a two week summer course is required. A stipend is provided for the training as well as room and board.
Application Deadline
6/3/2017 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/20/2017
Contact
Dr. Merritt Hemenway
09-596-1946 235
09-596-1946 235
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
salary scale
Length of Work Year
10 months
Employment Type
Full Time