Lipscomb Academy, Technology Instructor - Upper and Middle School

About the role

Lipscomb Academy’s Christ-centered community seeks a dynamic educator to teach classes related to innovation, design, technology and engineering across the middle and high school levels, including possible AP courses. While teaching will be the primary focus, responsibilities will include leading the robotics program, serving as LA’s administrator for select edtech apps, and promoting innovation by tracking emerging tools (with a focus on AI in education) and sharing best practices with faculty.

Opportunity

The Opportunity Lipscomb Academy is seeking a dynamic educator to join its Christ-centered community to lead exceptional, college-preparatory learning that is both rigorous and relational. We prepare students for purposeful lives through rigorous academics and spiritual formation, and we seek educators who model Christ-like professionalism and joy in their calling.

What You Will Do

• Primary Responsibilities (50% - 80%):

  • Teaching (Grades 6–12)

    • Design and create meaningful experiences for middle school students.
    • Use various tools to teach digital design, design thinking concepts, or other practical and creative technologies.
    • Create clear, standards-aligned projects emphasizing computational thinking, ethics, digital citizenship, and real-world applications for now and future careers for grades 6-12.
    • Stay current with AI.
    • Participate in ongoing professional learning; model best practices.
    • Contribute to department and school initiatives; communicate regularly with students, families, and colleagues.

  • Digital Learning Support (MS/HS) and EdTech App Administration

    • Provide co-planning and PD for teachers, integrating technology and AI to align with instruction and assessment.
    • Curate resources and model effective, ethical, and accessible AI use aligned with school goals and policies.
    • Serve as LA administrator for educational technology tools (e.g., Canva, Edpuzzle, Magic School AI), including account provisioning, settings, data privacy, and support.
    • Collaborate with IT and academic leadership to evaluate, onboard, and maintain instructional tools aligned to curriculum needs and compliance standards (FERPA/COPPA).

  • After School

    • Lead or co-lead the robotics team/club, including recruitment, logistics, budgeting, safety procedures, and competition preparation.
    • Foster student leadership, collaboration, and engineering design practices.

• Secondary Responsibilities (20%- 50%):

  • None specified in the provided job posting.

What You Bring

• Mission-Aligned:

  • A deep commitment to the Christian mission of Lipscomb Academy.
  • Willingness to participate in spiritual life activities and mentor students in faith and character.

• Demonstrated ability to use problem‑solving strategies to engage students while teaching at the middle or high school level (student teaching considered).

• Foundational knowledge of AI concepts (e.g., machine learning basics, prompt design, AI ethics) and cybersecurity principles.

• Strong communication, organization, and classroom management skills.

• Preferred Experience:

  • Student-centered pedagogy with an emphasis on project-based learning and real-world problem solving.
  • Experience with ed tech apps such as Canva, Edpuzzle, and Magic School AI.
  • Experience leading competitive robotics teams.
  • Familiarity with data privacy, accessibility, and ethical AI practices in K–12 contexts.
  • Ability to inspire adult learners; help plan professional development for faculty.