Upper School Engineering Teacher Grades 5–8 at Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School

Palo Alto, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

50.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Engineering, STEM Education, Classroom Facilitation, Communication, Project-Based Learning, Inquiry-Based Teaching, Collaboration, Creativity, Problem-Solving, Design Thinking, Prototyping, Iteration, Student Assessment, Hands-On Learning, Middle-Grade Education

Industry

Description

Description About Us Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School is an independent community school serving students in TK–8. Our mission is to cultivate a joyful learning community that builds students’ capacity for critical thinking, creativity, and moral courage through a complementary curriculum of and Jewish studies. Why Teach at Hausner? At Hausner, all STEM areas are about how students learn to think. Our program emphasizes inquiry, design, experimentation, collaboration, and persistence. Teachers are trusted as designers of learning experiences, supported by a collaborative faculty, and encouraged to innovate, reflect, and grow. Position Overview Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School seeks a part-time Engineering Instructor for the 2026–2027 school year. This is an hourly, non-exempt role, and is ideal for an experienced educator, engineer, or STEM professional who enjoys working with middle-grade students in a hands-on, project-based environment. Part-time, hourly, non-exempt role Start Date: August 2026, through the end of the 2026-2027 school year Teaches Engineering courses to Upper School students (grades 5–8) Focus on design thinking, problem-solving, prototyping, and iteration Curriculum is project-based and developmentally responsive Hours vary based on course load, approximately 10-20 hours per week Professional Qualities and Skills Background in engineering, STEM education, or a related field Experience working with middle-grade students preferred Strong communication and classroom facilitation skills Comfort with iterative, inquiry-based teaching Collaborative mindset and ability to work with other teachers Responsibilities Include Plan and teach engaging, hands-on engineering lessons Facilitate student projects that emphasize creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem solving Assess student learning and provide meaningful feedback Collaborate with STEM faculty and school leadership as needed Maintain classroom materials, equipment, and a safe learning environment Requirements Background in engineering, STEM education, or a related field Experience working with middle-grade students preferred Strong communication and classroom facilitation skills Comfort with iterative, inquiry-based teaching Experience with project-based or hands-on learning preferred Compensation Hourly Rate: Approximately $40-50 per hour, commensurate with experience. This is a part-time, non-exempt position and is eligible for overtime in accordance with California law Competitive compensation is commensurate with experience and structured as an hourly/ contractor agreement Equal Opportunity Statement Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a welcoming and inclusive community where individuals of all backgrounds are respected and valued. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, or any other status protected by law

Responsibilities

The Engineering Instructor will plan and teach engaging, hands-on engineering lessons while facilitating student projects that emphasize creativity and collaboration. They will also assess student learning and provide meaningful feedback.