Position Overview:
The Morris School District, NJ is seeking a dynamic and innovative Middle School Tech Ed-STEM Teacher to design
and deliver engaging, hands-on learning experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM),
Engineering, and Robotics. The ideal candidate will foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through
project-based learning (PBL), engineering design challenges, and real-world applications of STEM concepts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement an engaging STEM elective curriculum aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), 21st Century, and Technology Education Standards.
- Design and facilitate hands-on, inquiry-based projects that encourage exploration, experimentation, and innovation.
- Integrate engineering design processes, coding, robotics, makerspace activities, and technology tools into instruction.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with special education and ELL accommodations.
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance cross-curricular STEM integration.
- Create a student-centered, inclusive learning environment that promotes curiosity and problem-solving.
- Utilize technology, 3D printing, coding platforms, and digital tools to enhance STEM learning experiences.
- Guide students in designing, building, and testing prototypes through engineering and scientific inquiry.
- Facilitate collaborative teamwork and real-world problem-solving activities.
- Maintain records of student performance and provide meaningful feedback.
- Support STEM-related clubs, competitions, or after-school programs (e.g., TSA, robotics club, science fairs, coding challenges).
Qualifications:
- Required: Valid New Jersey Teaching Certification in Technology Education or STEM.
- Preferred: Endorsement in STEM Education, Technology, or Engineering.
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Science, Engineering, Technology, or a STEM-related field .
- Experience with project-based learning (PBL), coding, robotics, makerspaces, or engineering design challenges.
- Proficiency with STEM-related tools (e.g., Tinkercad, Arduino, Scratch,, 3D printing, CAD software).
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION, PLEASE UPLOAD ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS TO YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS UPLOADED WITHOUT CERTIFICATES OR TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED: - Upload resume
- Upload All New Jersey Certificate(s)
- Upload All Transcripts (Undergraduate & Graduate)
You MUST fill out the ONLINE APPLICATION to be considered for this position. We DO NOT ACCEPT paper resumes, paper applications, faxes or emails. Position requires New Jersey Technology Education Certification.
Please complete application at:
www.applitrack.com/msdk12/onlineapp
The Morris School District offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
We are an equal opportunity employer/AA
Effective September 1, 2011, The New Jersey First Act implemented May 17, 2011, requires all employees of a school district to reside in the state of New Jersey. Employees of the Morris School District hired after the effective date who do not reside in the State of New Jersey at the time of hire have one year from the effective date of employment to relocate their primary residence to New Jersey. Employees of the school district hired prior to the September 1, 2011 effective date of this Act are grandfathered and are not required to relocate to New Jersey.
