Teacher - Elementary: Innovation Lab

Southwest Christian School•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Southwest Christian School is seeking a creative and forward-thinking educator to launch and lead our K–6 Innovation Lab for the 2026-2027 school year. The Innovation Lab is a new weekly enrichment experience where students learn to think critically, design creatively, and use technology with purpose. The Innovation Lab integrates design thinking, project-based learning, STEM exploration, and purposeful use of technology. This individual will play a key role in collaborating with administrators to build the program from the ground up, shaping the vision, curriculum, and learning experiences that will inspire curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving in our youngest learners. This is not a traditional computer class. In the Innovation Lab, students engage in hands-on experiences that develop an innovator’s mindset, building curiosity, problem-solving, collaboration, and perseverance. Through design challenges, creative projects, coding experiences, and digital storytelling, students learn to use technology as a tool for creating, investigating, and designing solutions to real-world challenges while stewarding their creativity and abilities to serve others. While some projects involve digital tools, others emphasize low-tech design, engineering thinking, and creative problem solving, particularly in the younger grades. The goal is to build foundational thinking skills that prepare students to become thoughtful creators and problem-solvers. Students visit the Innovation Lab once each week, where the teacher designs and facilitates engaging, project-based learning experiences aligned with the ISTE Standards for Students. We are looking for an educator who enjoys experimenting with new ideas, building meaningful learning experiences, and learning alongside students. The ideal candidate will help students discover how to use creativity and technology to serve others and steward the gifts God has given them.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Education or closely related field
Current ACSI and/or State Teaching Certificate
Experience working with elementary students
Strong classroom management and facilitation skills
Experience using technology for instruction, productivity, and innovation; eagerness to learn new tools
Is deeply committed to a consistent daily walk with our Savior, Jesus Christ, through prayer, devotional study, and church membership
Demonstrates the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train up a child in the way he should go” (Proverbs 22:6)
Recognizes the role of the parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and commits to be a partner in that endeavor
Possesses the ability to work gracefully with parents, students, and other school staff to develop a unified and successful educational program
Cooperates with administrators, department chairpersons, and other school leadership to implement policies and procedures as they pertain to the daily operation of the School
Follow Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with parents, staff, and administration
Demonstrates the ability to accept and carry out responsibilities and make competent, professional decisions
Eagerly participates in professional development activities and the evaluation process with a desire to grow professionally, spiritually, and personally throughout the career in education
Maintains a professional personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and is in accordance with school policy

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Capturing Kids Hearts or similar Social-Emotional Learning professional development training a plus
Familiarity with ISTE Standards for students preferred
Experience with coding, multimedia creation, STEM, makerspaces, design-based learning, and the Google Suite preferred
Experience with project-based or inquiry-driven instruction preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a vertically aligned K–6 Innovation Lab curriculum that introduces students to design thinking, creative problem-solving, STEM exploration, and purposeful technology use through engaging, hands-on projects
Facilitate design-thinking and project-based learning challenges that develop creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking
Teach students to identify problems, brainstorm solutions, prototype ideas, test designs, and iterate improvements
Guide students in using tools such as makerspace materials, robotics kits, coding platforms, and digital design tools
Introduce age-appropriate concepts related to engineering, technology, and digital creativity
Encourage perseverance and reflection by helping students learn from mistakes and redesign solutions
Teach students to use technology as a tool for designing, creating, researching, and presenting ideas
Support foundational coding, robotics, digital design, and computational thinking skills
Reinforce appropriate digital citizenship and responsible technology use
Partner with classroom teachers to support curriculum connections and interdisciplinary projects
Participate in school initiatives that promote creativity, inquiry, and experiential learning
Create a welcoming, flexible space that encourages exploration and collaboration
Maintain and organize the innovation lab, makerspace tools, and technology equipment
Ensure student safety and responsible use of equipment and materials
Manage supplies and recommend purchases that support innovative learning experiences
Assess student learning through projects, reflections, presentations, and collaborative work
Provide feedback that encourages growth in problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity
Continuously develop the Innovation Lab program to support the school's mission and vision