Technology, Business & Innovative Studies Teacher

Merryhill School•Las Vegas, NV

17d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Business, Innovation & Technology Teacher at Merryhill School, you will engage students in developing foundational business knowledge, entrepreneurial thinking, financial literacy, and the confidence to transform ideas into meaningful projects. Through hands-on, project-based instruction, students will explore real-world business concepts while strengthening their creativity, collaboration, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills. You will also incorporate innovative practices and purposeful technology into the learning experience, helping students research ideas, design solutions, create digital content, and present their work effectively. We seek a confident, caring educator who sets high expectations, cultivates curiosity, and creates a vibrant classroom where students are encouraged to think critically, take intellectual risks, and develop an entrepreneurial mindset.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Education, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Finance, Education, Instructional Technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university
Teacher credential or substitute permit as specified under applicable state regulations
Prior experience teaching business, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, innovative studies, technology, or project-based learning preferred
Experience developing engaging, age-appropriate lessons that connect academic concepts to real-world applications
Strong communication, instructional, organizational, and classroom-management skills
Demonstrated proficiency with instructional technology tools and digital platforms
Ability to foster creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and an entrepreneurial mindset among students
Ability to pass state and federal background checks
Genuine passion for teaching and supporting students’ academic and personal growth

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree in education, business, or a related discipline is preferred

Responsibilities

Design and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons in business, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, innovation, and technology
Introduce students to foundational business concepts such as budgeting, marketing, customer needs, product development, communication, and responsible decision-making
Guide students through hands-on projects that allow them to develop, refine, and present original business ideas or solutions to real-world challenges
Create opportunities for students to practice collaboration, project planning, leadership, public speaking, and creative problem-solving
Integrate technology as a tool for research, design, content creation, data organization, communication, and presentation
Help students develop responsible digital citizenship and use technology safely, ethically, and effectively
Create, manage, and participate in a variety of project-based learning environments and activities that encourage student exploration and achievement
Connect classroom learning to real-world business, community, and entrepreneurial experiences when appropriate
Differentiate instruction to support students across varying grade levels, abilities, interests, and learning styles
Collaborate with faculty and staff to develop cohesive, cross-curricular learning opportunities
Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding student learning, progress, and classroom projects
Maintain a well-organized, safe, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment
Participate in professional development and continuous self-improvement as an educator