Upper School Applied Design and Technology Instructor

Description

Why St. Michael’s Prep?

Located in the hills of southwest Austin, Texas, St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an outstanding co-educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in Austin, Texas. The Lower School is comprised of PreK 3-4th grades, the Middle School houses grades 5-8, and the Upper School contains grades 9-12. We are distinguished by our Catholic tradition, a welcoming and diverse community, excellent academic programs, and a variety of extracurricular activities. Additionally, we are a technology-rich school. Thus, teachers and staff are expected to demonstrate meaningful skill with technology and an enthusiasm for technological growth in order to create authentic learning experiences for their students. Teachers and staff at St. Michael’s Prep further serve as role models that inspire students to think critically, reflect, explore, and apply their faith concretely to their lives. We are one community with three divisions, united in our commitment to put students first as we educate them in mind, body, and spirit.

Our values: Integrity, Courage, & Excellence

Our mission: St. Michael’s Prep cultivates a transformative, Independent school experience rooted in Catholic spirituality where we seek excellence in every pursuit and form virtuous leaders who positively impact the world.

We are anchored by the Catholic Social Teachings (CST) and promote inclusion by advocating for a society based on love and justice, where all people have inherent dignity. We are passionate about cultivating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment, celebrating and supporting differences.

We employ and optimize practices that promote growth of critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity.

Ideal Candidates

Ideal candidates for positions at our school are experienced in and continue to develop expertise in social-emotional learning, project-based learning, innovative teaching strategies, technology-rich and differentiated instruction. Ideal candidates thrive in a collaborative environment designing and delivering innovative and creative cross-curricular instructional units to students with diverse learning styles and needs.

Summary of Position

The school seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated Applied Design and Technology Instructor who is engaged in the community and dedicated to carrying out the mission of the school. This position is a full-time, 10-month faculty position starting in August of 2026. The hired employee will report to the Dean of STEM. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support faculty in use of the Design Studio innovation space within a broad range of curricular areas
• Build a reputation for excellence and leadership in innovative education at St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School
• Work collaboratively with academic leadership and faculty to maximize use of the Design Studio and other Hub for Advanced Learning Opportunity (HALO) spaces
• Work collaboratively with communications, admissions and development teams
• Support faculty professional development related to innovation across the curriculum and use of the HALO space
• Support faculty engagement in the development of cross-curricular projects
• Conduct professional development for faculty in support of innovation across the curriculum
• Teach a minimum of one class section at the upper school level
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Upper School or Dean of STEM

Requirements

Required Experience, Degree and Skills:

• Exceptional organization, classroom management, time management and prioritization skills
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree with prior years of experience, and an advanced degree is preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication (written and verbal)
• Successful candidates will have significant experience with technology, 3-D printing, instructional coaching, and maker spaces.

More about St. Michael's Prep

St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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To join us in our mission to form virtuous leaders who positively impact the world, apply here: https://www.smcprep.org/about/employment# .