Overview

• Lead the development and direction of SBA’s new STEAM Lab which will open in the 2024-2025 school year

  • Create an updated vision and direction for the integration of SBA’s K-12 STEAM program

  • Create a learning environment that is conducive to integrated experiential, collaborative, innovative, and technology-rich learning experiences.

  • Develop a plan for K-12 students to use the SBA STEAM Lab to enhance their learning experiences

  • Collaborate on the purchase of additional curriculum and equipment for the STEAM Lab

• Plan and coordinate all STEAM related educational activities, including curriculum development and instruction, the purchasing and planned use of tools and resources, professional development, and projects for SBA

• Lead professional development in the area of STEAM and work with the faculty and staff to solidify a cross-curricular level of teaching that changes their practice as educators resulting in the educational program at SBA emphasizing:

  • Innovative, problem-solving, project-based learning, and creating a learning environment that will provide students with a wider range of avenues to learn and express themselves

• Have a technology background, be a creative thinker, be a self-starter, and possess a strong understanding of who SBA is and the types of students we serve.

Responsibilities

• Continue to develop and plan a dynamic STEAM program at SBA

• Utilize SBA current curriculum to assist faculty in integrating STEAM across the curriculum.

• Plan and implement both in-house and external professional development opportunities in STEAM for faculty/staff

• Manage resources and serve as an instructional staff person for faculty/staff STEAM programming

• Research and recommend the purchase of appropriate STEAM tools and resources for classroom use

• Implement STEAM-related software programs in the classroom with a staff education component as relates to the STEAM curriculum

• Monitor school STEAM data to determine trends and in turn develop and implement the most effective strategies for meeting and exceeding state and national student achievement goals

• Assist in the development of a proposed annual budget relating to curriculum development and instructional material needs

• Assist in reviewing and evaluating results of testing programs and recommend appropriate modifications to the STEAM curriculum

• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

• Teach classes as needed which can be developed by the Director

• Research, recommend, and attend the most effective conferences, workshops, and summits pertaining to STEAM

• Be willing to seek leadership positions within STEM/STEAM professional circles in order to create a sphere of influence for SBA

• Lead school thematic STEAM nights (1-per semester)

Additional Responsibilities

• Must have strong undergraduate aptitude in Mathematics or Science (Engineering)

• Ability to organize programs, personnel, and activities required for productive learning in the school

• Ability to relate to a wide variety of people and to observe, listen, motivate, and provide leadership which results in the best environment

• Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues

• Ability to manage financial, material, and human resources effectively

• Proven ability to make recommendations on various topics, detailed, controversial, simple, or complex

• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects and responsibilities

• Must be skilled in collaborative leadership of individuals and groups

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Has a full understanding and is in agreement with the Statement of Faith of Silverdale Baptist Academy and has a strong commitment to school philosophy

• Understand the Mission and Vision of Silverdale Baptist Academy

• Committed to protecting the culture of SBA

• Strong and clear Christian testimony

• Strong commitment to a Biblical worldview

• Understands that education is an atmosphere, a discipline, a life, and a science of relations

• Understands that teaching is a ministry

• Maintains a professional standard of dress and an engaging personality

• Prompt and continuous attendance on campus

Additional Job Information

• Willingness to sponsor extra-curricular activities/clubs or be able to coach an athletic team.

• Willingness to obtain an ACSI certification.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must have strong undergraduate aptitude in Mathematics or Science (Engineering)

• Ability to organize programs, personnel, and activities required for productive learning in the school

• Ability to relate to a wide variety of people and to observe, listen, motivate, and provide leadership which results in the best environment

• Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues

• Ability to manage financial, material, and human resources effectively

• Proven ability to make recommendations on various topics, detailed, controversial, simple, or complex

• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects and responsibilities

• Must be skilled in collaborative leadership of individuals and groups

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Education: BA or BS Degree required

• Master’s Degree preferred

• Experience: 3 or more years of classroom teaching, a passion for STEAM education

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The position can be physically demanding. Reasonable accommodations may be made if requested in advance.
Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Silverdale Baptist Academy hires applicants of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights and privileges, programs and activities made available to applicants at the school. SBA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality, or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, athletic programs or any other school-administered programs.