Middle School Engineering and Math Teacher

Spring Education Group•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12th grade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children. At Stratford School, we understand every child has his or her own interests and passions and contributes in their own way. Our proven program includes our STEAM-based curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and we are also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM. We are seeking a candidate who can lead and deliver a well-established middle school engineering program, ensuring strong, consistent instruction and high-quality implementation. This includes guiding students through design thinking, structured, hands-on projects, leading and supporting teams through long-term projects and competition readiness including Future City. The role requires someone who brings clarity, organization, and strong instructional practices to engineering while maintaining high engagement and accountability. In math, the teacher will support Stratford’s rigorous and advanced curriculum, helping students develop strong conceptual understanding, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. You will build on the foundation established in earlier grades and guide students through increasingly complex concepts with clarity and precision. The focus is on developing students who can explain their thinking, apply concepts, and approach challenges with confidence and persistence. We value educators who: Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and a strong commitment to student learning Plan and deliver instruction aligned to curriculum standards with clear outcomes Maintain high expectations and a structured, well-managed classroom environment Build positive relationships with students while holding them accountable Use strong instructional practices to support skill development and conceptual understanding Teach mathematics with clarity, emphasizing problem-solving and analytical thinking Deliver engineering instruction that is structured, hands-on, and focused on design and application Monitor student progress and adjust instruction to support growth Collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to professional teams Communicate clearly and consistently with students, families, and staff Contribute to the broader school community through advisory, activities, and school events Foster an inclusive and respectful classroom environment for all students Our middle school teachers are passionate, engaging, and innovative, and our students are motivated, inquisitive, and eager to grow. If you are excited about the opportunity to shape the future of engineering and mathematics education and inspire the next generation of problem-solvers and critical thinkers, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in engineering, mathematics, or a related field
Ability to teach both middle school engineering and math
Minimum of two years of teaching experience (middle or high school)
Strong understanding of foundational math and basic engineering concepts
Experience with or interest in project-based and hands-on learning
Strong classroom management and organizational skills
Ability to differentiate instruction and support diverse learners
Willingness to collaborate and grow professionally
Ability to build strong relationships with students

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver a well-established middle school engineering program, ensuring strong, consistent instruction and high-quality implementation.
Guide students through design thinking, structured, hands-on projects.
Lead and support teams through long-term projects and competition readiness including Future City.
Support Stratford’s rigorous and advanced curriculum in math, helping students develop strong conceptual understanding, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Build on the foundation established in earlier grades and guide students through increasingly complex concepts with clarity and precision.
Develop students who can explain their thinking, apply concepts, and approach challenges with confidence and persistence.
Plan and deliver instruction aligned to curriculum standards with clear outcomes.
Maintain high expectations and a structured, well-managed classroom environment.
Build positive relationships with students while holding them accountable.
Use strong instructional practices to support skill development and conceptual understanding.
Teach mathematics with clarity, emphasizing problem-solving and analytical thinking.
Deliver engineering instruction that is structured, hands-on, and focused on design and application.
Monitor student progress and adjust instruction to support growth.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to professional teams.
Communicate clearly and consistently with students, families, and staff.
Contribute to the broader school community through advisory, activities, and school events.
Foster an inclusive and respectful classroom environment for all students.