High School Art Fundamentals and Technology Teacher

Position High School Art Fundamentals and Technology Teacher (1.0) Join Our Team 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 915 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 are paid on a grid comparable to CBE/CCSD, 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

in Alberta High School Art is preferred. Demonstrated Skills and Competencies Collaboratively contribute to the STEM Options team while confidently managing instructional planning, assessment, and day‑to‑day decision‑making independently. Demonstrate a strong growth mindset with a willingness to continuously refine practice as technology, tools, and industry expectations evolve. Exhibit high levels of organization, initiative, and effective project management when supporting multiple long‑term, student‑driven creative projects.

Maintain a student‑centered approach that emphasizes creative problem‑solving, personalized learning, and clear formative and summative assessment aligned to outcomes. Foster positive, professional relationships with students that encourage creative risk‑taking, accountability, and a strong studio‑style learning culture. Intentionally integrate technology into artistic practice, emphasizing design thinking, visual communication, and digital workflows aligned to STEM pathways rather than traditional fine arts. Demonstrate flexibility and professionalism when working in shared or common learning spaces, with a willingness to collaborate, adapt, and contribute positively to a dynamic team environment.

Specific Position Description Ability and willingness to teach Art Fundamentals and Technology (Art 10/20) and Art 30, with a strong emphasis on design, technology, and creative innovation. Comfort teaching high school students (Grades 10–12), including guiding self‑directed learners through complex, open‑ended creative and design processes. Strong working knowledge of digital design tools and creative technologies, with the ability to connect foundational art concepts to modern digital applications. Willingness to contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of a program situated at the intersection of art, design, and technology within a STEM‑focused environment.

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage shared equipment, digital resources, and creative technologies in a collaborative learning environment. Commitment to portfolio‑based assessment practices and curriculum development aligned with post‑secondary pathways in design, architecture, engineering, and technology‑related fields. 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 Submit application for desired job in online portal. Shortlisting and interviews to take place in Spring 2026 with position start date of August 24/26. While we appreciate all applications received, only people selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr