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The Well-Trained Mind Academy is seeking a part-time engineering instructor to teach live, online sections of high school engineering for the 2026-2027 school year. 

Position Description

Our science programs use a classical approach to education. Instructors should be comfortable using socratic discussion in classes and allowing students to experiment with problem solving. 

Engineering (a high-school level course) meets twice a week for 1 hour and 15 minutes (three contact hours). 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Follow course schedule and pacing

  • Plan engaging activities that support student learning 

  • Encourage interaction between students

  • Provide effective live instruction, including making learning goals clear to students and using appropriate instructional techniques

  • Keep the learning environment positive. Outside material brought into the class is  conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students

  • Maintain course pacing and meet the standards outlined for the course, so that students meet the learning objectives for the units. 

  • Provide clear and actionable feedback on all assignments in a timely manner.

Classes are taught live using Blackboard Collaborate. 

All classes are offered during regular business hours in the Eastern Time Zone. The position requires reliable high-speed internet. 

The position advertised is a US-based position. Employees must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado,Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.  

Any questions regarding eligibility based on location should be submitted before proceeding with the application. 

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field

  • Comfortable using Google Drive 

  • Experience using conferencing software in an educational setting 

  • Can comfortably work using a screen for several hours in a row 

  • Ability to balance several tasks at once (delivering lessons while also managing chat, addressing student behavior in real time, ability to answer questions in real time)

  • Engaging presentation style, with ability to monitor student engagement and interest 

Preferred Qualifications

  • High school teaching experience (in a classroom and/or a homeschool setting.)

  • Experience with Blackboard, Canvas, or another LMS

  • Experience teaching in a virtual setting

Compensation

Compensation is $5600 for the academic year (2  semesters each consisting of 16 weeks of instruction and 1 exam week). 

This compensation includes preparing for and teaching the live sessions, grading student work, and all related email communication.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter that addresses previous teaching experience and a CV or résumé.  Email all materials to careers@welltrainedmind.com. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis, with priority given to applications submitted by February 27, 2026.