STEM Teacher

Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School is seeking a passionate, innovative, and dedicated STEM teacher to join our dynamic team for the 2026-2027 school year. We are a project-based learning school that fosters creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, providing students with opportunities to engage in hands-on, interdisciplinary learning experiences.

As a teacher, you will guide students in developing their skills, connecting classroom learning to meaningful, real‑world applications, and pursuing projects that reflect their interests and strengths. You will collaborate with colleagues to create a learning environment that promotes curiosity, critical thinking, and confident self‑expression.

Why Patel High School?

✅ A-Rated
School
✅ #1 Hillsborough County High School
✅ High-Performing Charter School
✅ 1:1 with Chromebooks & Google for Education School
✅ Competitive salary structure that meets or exceeds local district pay scales, with substantial supplements for advanced degrees.

✅ Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, as well as 403(b) retirement savings options.

Responsibilities:

• Curriculum Design: Develop and implement an engaging, project-based curriculum aligned with state standards, focused on Computer Science, Engineering Design, and applied STEM learning. Integrate computational thinking, coding, problem-solving, and emerging technologies, including foundational Artificial Intelligence concepts and responsible technology use.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with faculty across different departments to integrate computer science, engineering, and innovation into broader, real-world academic projects. Collaborate to design authentic, interdisciplinary learning experiences that connect STEM skills to practical application.
• Classroom Management: Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-expectations learning environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and technical problem-solving. Guide students through the engineering design process, prototyping, iteration, and solution refinement.
• Student Assessment: Utilize data-driven instruction to assess progress, provide constructive feedback, and close learning gaps. Evaluate student mastery of technical concepts, coding proficiency, and application of engineering principles through project-based performance tasks.
• Technology Integration: Effectively use Google for Education and 1:1 Chromebooks to enhance instruction. Leverage industry-relevant tools, platforms, and programming environments to support coding, engineering design, and innovation-based learning.
• Mentorship: Promote leadership, personal responsibility, and academic growth among a diverse student body. Encourage curiosity, ethical technology use, and readiness for advanced STEM coursework, industry certifications, and postsecondary pathways.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education or a related field
• Valid State Teaching Certification in Engineering, Robotics, or Engineering Technology.
• Experience with Project-Based Learning (PBL) or student-centered instruction is highly preferred.
• Strong classroom management skills and proficiency with educational technology.

Patel High School utilizes Clearinghouse for Level 2 background screening. See the link for Clearinghouse Education and Awareness:  https://info.flclearinghouse.com/education-awareness