What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Technology/Robotics Teacher position at Chapin School?
Chapin School, located in Princeton, New Jersey, is an independent co-educational institution serving students from age three through grade eight. Since its founding in 1931, Chapin has been committed to fostering lifelong habits of the mind and heart by emphasizing academic excellence and strong character development. The school’s supportive and diverse community nurtures each student's academic, emotional, and ethical growth, while small, interactive classes encourage critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication. Guided by its five core virtues—Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Kindness, and Perseverance—Chapin provides a dynamic environment that prepares students to face the future with confidence and integrity.
This is a full-time, on-site role located in Princeton, NJ, for an Academic Technology/Robotics Teacher. The role involves developing and delivering engaging lessons in academic technology and robotics to a diverse student body from early childhood through grade eight. The teacher will design and implement lesson plans that integrate technology into the curriculum while fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Additional responsibilities include supporting and training students and teachers in technology, maintaining learning materials and resources, and proactively engaging in professional development to enhance teaching methods and subject expertise.
- Experience in Lesson Planning and designing developmentally appropriate educational programs
- Proven abilities in Education and Teaching, with a focus on technology and robotics
- Strong skills in Communication to effectively engage with students, parents, and colleagues
- Experience in Training and mentoring to support technology integration for both students and faculty
- Enthusiasm for working within a diverse school community and fostering inclusive learning environments
- Proficiency with technology education tools, programming languages, and robotics platforms is preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Technology, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- Commitment to Chapin’s values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Kindness, and Perseverance