Upper School Engineering Teacher (Part Time)

Upper School Engineering Teacher (part-time)
Kingswood Oxford School
West Hartford, CT

Start date: January 2027

Kingswood Oxford is seeking a part-time Upper School engineering teacher in our math
department who is passionate, innovative, and collaborative – an educator who models a growth mindset and is committed to equity-focused pedagogy. The ideal candidate brings a deep passion for interdisciplinary work, the design process of engineering, and helping students find solutions to real world problems. In addition to having a strong educational background and teaching experience in engineering, successful candidates will be technologically savvy, have experience with curriculum design, and model best teaching practices. Candidates should also understand the importance of involvement in the community, student engagement and empowerment, ongoing professional development, and authentic collaboration with other faculty and staff to advance the school’s mission and strategic vision. We welcome applicants with expertise in any of these areas to apply.

Optimal teaching candidates at Kingswood Oxford embody the following standards of excellence that demonstrate a commitment to our community:
● Fosters a safe, predictable, and supportive environment for students
● Embraces KO’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
● Creates a culture of learning
● Maintains professional credentials
● Engages authentically in KO’s faculty growth program

Curricularly, successful candidates should have a background in teaching engineering classes. Successful candidates will integrate real-world applications, student choice, and community/industry connections to enhance their curriculum’s relevance and impact.

Located in West Hartford, Connecticut, Kingswood Oxford is a coeducational, independent day school for motivated students in grades 6-12. KO actively seeks to attract and welcome a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff, including differences in race, color, religion, nationality or ethnic origin, gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation. At KO, we believe that a diversity of ideas and perspectives enriches our community and improves our understanding. We continually work to increase equity and access within our learning community and seek candidates who are similarly committed to this work. If you would like to join us in this work, we welcome your application.

More information can be found at https://www.kingswoodoxford.org/
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to
[email protected].

Kingswood Oxford School provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, political belief or activity, status as a veteran, or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.