High School STEM Design Teacher

Position: High School STEM Design Teacher (1.0)

Join Our Team at STEM Innovation Academy

STEM Innovation Academy High School is seeking exceptional educators who want to make a meaningful impact working with students in Grades 10–12. Our teachers are collaborators, innovators, and leaders who are committed to high expectations, strong relationships, and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about STEM education and future-ready learning, STEM IA is a place where your work truly matters.

About Us

STEM Innovation Academy is a public charter school in Calgary serving Grades 7–12. Our high school campus, located in Calgary's University Innovation Quarter, serves 975 students in Grades 10–12 and continues to grow as one of Alberta's most in-demand STEM programs.

Our mission is to inspire the next generation to be knowledgeable creators, innovators, and responsible leaders. At the high school level, we combine rigorous academic programming with authentic STEM experiences, leadership development, and post-secondary pathways. Our Model of Instruction blends direct teaching and guided inquiry within a strong culture grounded in Character, Collaboration, and Curiosity.

STEM IA High School is a fast-paced, high-expectations environment where staff and students thrive through shared purpose, innovation, and professional trust.

Did You Know?

• Charter schools are 100% public. STEM IA receives the same per-pupil government funding as all public schools in Alberta.
• There is no tuition. Aside from standard instructional fees common to public schools, there is no cost to attend STEM IA.
• Students are admitted by lottery. Our learners represent a wide range of academic strengths and social-emotional needs.
• Families are highly engaged. Our community intentionally chooses STEM IA, resulting in motivated students and strong home-school partnerships.
• Teachers are public educators. Staff receive a competitive salary and benefits package, contribute to the Alberta Teachers' Retirement Fund (ATRF), and work under the Alberta Teaching Quality Standard.
• Innovation is built in. As a charter school, STEM IA is designed to pilot forward-thinking practices that strengthen public education across Alberta.
  
  

Join us and help shape a thriving high school program where excellence, innovation, and collaboration are the norm - and where educators are supported to do their best work

Required Education And Experience

• Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate.
• Bachelor of Education Degree or equivalent recognized by Alberta Education.
• Experience with CAD Design and programming is valued but not required.
  
  

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

• Collaboratively work with Options team members and team lead to support student learning in our STEM options program.
• Ability to learn and develop as a professional – willingness to learn.
• High level of organization and efficient project management; flexibility and adaptability in managing multiple class projects.
• Student centered approach and a willingness to personalize learning to the needs of the student. Provide formative and summative assessment to students on identified learning outcomes throughout the term.
• Foster positive relationships with students to create an atmosphere of trust and encouragement in the classroom.
• High school STEM Options fall into 3 strands: Design and Engineering, Computational Thinking and New Media. This position would fall into the Design and Engineering strand and will be taught at an introductory level, Grade 10.
  
  

Position Specifications

• A subject knowledge in CAD Design required or the willingness to learn the CAD OnShape platform.
• Courses in the Engineering and Design strand focus on utilizing the design process to create innovative solutions to real-world problems.
• Students learn a variety of hands-on and digital skills and gain valuable prototyping and fabrication experience in our MIT Fab Lab.
• Key features include:
• The design process and its application to student learning and problem solving
• Basic fabrication skills, using simple tools.
• Rapid prototyping with 3D printing and laser cutting (assistance from the Fab Lab technician)
• Software: OnShape and Scratch block-based Programming
  
  

Application Package Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact information of three references, two of which must be current or very recent supervisors
  
  

To Apply:

• Create online portfolio with Apply to Education HERE
• Submit application for desired job in online portal
• Shortlisting and Interviews to take place in late fall 2026 with a start date of January 25, 2027.
  
  

While we appreciate all applications received, only people selected for an interview will be contacted.

High School Campus 3636 Research Road NW Calgary AB, T2L 1Y1