Miami Country School (MCDS) is seeking an innovative, creative, and student-created educator to join our Garner Center for Innovation as a Lower School Innovation Center Teacher. This exciting role supports our PK3-12 Innovation Pathway by inspiring young learners through hands-on, project-based experiences in design thinking, engineering, coding, robotics, fabrication, and digital design. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with classroom teachers and innvoation faculty to integrate creativity, problem-solving and emerging technologies into meaningful learning experiences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & TASKS: 

• Collaborate with classroom teachers, innovation faculty, and school leadership to design and facilitate interdisciplinary, project-based learning experiences aligned with curricular goals.
• Support implementation of the PK3–12 Innovation Pathway within the Lower School.
• Integrate design thinking, engineering, coding, robotics, fabrication, and creative technologies into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Facilitate hands-on projects that encourage creativity, collaboration, iteration, and problem-solving.
• Guide students through the design thinking process, including empathy building, ideation, prototyping, testing, and presentation of solutions.
• Coach and support robotics teams, innovation programs, and student competitions.
• Mentor students in invention, product development, entrepreneurship, and presentation skills.
• Participate in after-school programs, showcases, and special events as needed.
• Maintain makerspaces, fabrication studios, equipment, and innovation learning environments.
• Manage inventory, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and student safety training related to fabrication and robotics technologies.
• Contribute to the ongoing growth and refinement of the PK3–12 Innovation Pathway.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, STEM Education, Educational Technology, or a related field.

• Minimum of five years of experience teaching elementary-aged students.

• Understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate instructional practices.

• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and families from diverse backgrounds.

PREFERRED

• Experience with coding and robotics platforms such as Scratch, Dash, Sphero, LEGO Robotics, and other block-based programming environments.

• Proficiency with maker technologies including 3D printers, laser cutters, Cricut systems, woodworking tools, and basic electronics.

• Familiarity with CAD software, digital fabrication, and maker-centered learning environments.

• Experience integrating design thinking and interdisciplinary curriculum development.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a passionate educator who:

• Inspires curiosity, creativity, and innovation in young learners.

• Thrives in collaborative environments and enjoys working across disciplines.

• Embraces emerging technologies and experiential learning.

• Encourages students to take risks, iterate, and learn from the design process.

• Brings enthusiasm, flexibility, and a growth mindset to their work every day.