Middle School Engineering Teacher

Who We Are

Prospect Schools is a high‑performing, intentionally diverse K-12 college preparatory charter network serving nearly 3,000 students across seven schools in Brooklyn. We are expanding from 6 to 9 schools this academic year. Our curriculum is based on the International Baccalaureate Program, a rigorous program that raises academic responsibility while preparing students to be global citizens. Our mission is to prepare a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and to develop a lifelong passion for learning, guided by our core values:

• Curiosity: develop sound judgment and intellect by asking questions confidently and thinking critically
• Care: support others by grounding every action in empathy while championing equity and inclusion
• Persistence: grow and learn by solving problems with determination, creativity, and tenacity
• Passion: succeed by approaching challenges with excitement, enthusiasm, and self‑assurance

Prospect Schools is seeking a Middle School Engineering Teacher to join our Sunset Yards Campus. This position will focus primarily on grades 5‑8 with some additional responsibilities in grades K‑4. The Engineering Teacher will design and deliver an innovative curriculum on data science, teaching engineering design, coding, and robotics concepts through a hands‑on, project‑based curriculum that asks students to design, build, program, and refine solutions to real‑world problems.

Teachers are grounded in an equity‑driven approach following the principles of the IB curriculum, emphasizing academic rigor, critical thinking, global mindedness, and inclusive classroom practices. As an educator at Prospect, you will be part of a collaborative and high‑performing instructional team and will report directly to a member of the school leadership team.

• Design and deliver culturally responsive, project‑based engineering lessons that engage students in the design, build, test, and refinement cycle and support a variety of learning styles
• Utilize data, strong content knowledge, and effective pedagogy to plan clear, objective‑driven instruction that advances learning for all students
• Integrate robotics platforms (VEX Robotics, LEGO Mind storms, Arduino, etc.) and coding tools and virtual simulations to deepen student understanding of engineering, computer, and data science concepts
• Plan and lead a culminating student showcase at the end of each semester for students and families that reflects the work of that semester; all students must have the opportunity to participate
• Collaborate with co‑teachers and instructional leaders through coaching, professional development, and, when applicable, advisory groups to support students’ academic and social‑emotional growth

• Set clear expectations and consistent routines to create a purposeful, warm, and supportive learning environment, including safe use of engineering tools and equipment
• Build a culturally sustaining classroom community where all students feel known, safe, valued, and respected by adults and peers, and where students are encouraged to take risks, ask questions, and iterate on their work
• Contribute to the larger school community and environment by identifying and leveraging opportunities or events for displaying student work throughout the building

• Embody a “Team First” mindset by collaborating across grade level and content teams, particularly with math and science colleagues, to design interdisciplinary projects that connect engineering with other STEM principles and real‑world applications
• Demonstrate a commitment to giving and receiving feedback for the purpose of continuous personal growth and betterment of the teaching and learning team
• Possibly lead and mentor the school’s engineering and robotics extracurricular team, preparing students for competitions
• Work outside of school hours as needed to complete core responsibilities, including planning, preparation for student showcases, family events, and competitions
• Perform additional staff duties as assigned that reinforce and support adult collaboration and shared…