Teacher - Engineering & Electronics

Description

SUMMARY

Greenhill School’s Design + Innovation program seeks a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team. This position is designed for an individual with a strong background in both electrical and mechanical engineering, ideally with both education and industry experience. The candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing the Design + Innovation Lab’s curriculum, guiding students through hands-on projects, and contributing to the broader school community.  

This is a full-time, 10-month position requiring some evening and weekend availability. Teaching assignments, courseload, and other duties are determined annually by program and enrollment needs and may be adjusted at the school's discretion.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL…

• Develop and teach project-based learning experiences that incorporate both electrical and mechanical engineering concepts. 
• Guide students through the process of designing, prototyping, and troubleshooting projects involving DC circuits, sensors, actuators, and microcontrollers such as Arduino. 
• Support students in learning how to program microcontrollers for automation and control applications. 
• Assist students in creating schematics and, where possible, designing custom PCBs. 
• Integrate engineering and design thinking principles into the curriculum, ensuring alignment with the Design + Innovation Lab’s mission and vision: Our mission is to prepare and inspire students to lead authentic, purposeful lives, the Design + Innovation Lab at Greenhill is dedicated to providing opportunity and leadership in the areas of design, engineering and innovation education to the Greenhill and DFW communities. Our vision is to be a “north-star” Design + Innovation program that creates a differentiation of choice for Greenhill within its market by providing a path for all Greenhill students to become innovators. 
• Provide hands-on mentorship for students working on capstone projects, competitions, and industry-sponsored initiatives. 
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects that bridge engineering with other fields such as entrepreneurship and computer science. 
• Engage in professional development and share knowledge with faculty members to enhance cross-disciplinary learning opportunities. 
• Participate in school-wide initiatives that support innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion. 
• Develop relationships with industry partners to create opportunities for student engagement and real-world application of skills. 
• Able to teach a full load: 4 classes and an advisory or 5 courses. Courses taught could be in either middle and/or upper school. 
• Support the mission and vision of the Design + Innovation Lab at Greenhill. 

Requirements

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE HAS…

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or STEM related field. 
• Experience working in a hands-on STEM program. 
• Strong knowledge of DC circuits, including voltage, current, resistance, and power concepts. 
• Proficiency in programming microcontrollers such as Arduino or similar platforms. 
• Hands-on experience working with various sensors, motors, and actuators. 
• Familiarity with 3D modeling software (Onshape, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar). 
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to guide students through the iterative design process. 
• Excellent communication and mentorship skills. 
• A proven growth mindset, being a lifelong learner. 
• Ability to work collaboratively in an educational environment. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced educational setting. 
• Enthusiasm for fostering creativity and innovation in students. 

Desired: 

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field. 
• Industry experience in an engineering-related role. 
• Experience designing and fabricating custom PCBs. 
• Prior teaching, mentorship and/or training experience, either in an academic or industry setting. 
• Knowledge of and experience with rapid prototyping tools such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC machining. 
• Being comfortable in a machine shop setting. Using and teaching the use of power tools and machines when applicable. 

WHY GREENHILL

Greenhill is a place where challenging, meaningful work and a strong sense of community go together. Here is some of what you can expect when you join us:

• A community shaped by the values of excellence, integrity, courage, and compassion, reflected in how we work together every day.
• An active and ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with real investment in building a school where every community member belongs.
• Colleagues who are skilled, collaborative, and genuinely invested in the school and each other.
• Professional development opportunities that support your growth, including access to networks, research partnerships, and professional learning.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly works in both classroom settings and a student machine shop environment, which may include exposure to power tools, elevated noise levels, and fine particulates such as sawdust or metal shavings 
• Ability to stand and move throughout class periods, lab sessions, and robotics club meetings, including some evening and weekend commitments 
• Regularly uses close and distance vision, including reviewing detailed code, circuitry, and mechanical components, and working at a computer screen for extended periods of time 
• Ability to safely operate, demonstrate, and supervise student use of hand tools, power tools, and machine shop equipment such as drill presses, saws, and soldering stations 
• Requires use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses and hearing protection, when working in the machine shop 
• Ability to occasionally lift and move robotics equipment, materials, and shop supplies weighing up to 40 lbs. 
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students, fellow staff, and all community members