Elementary STEM Teacher - Little Rock

Company Overview

Recognized among the nation’s top‑performing STEM schools, Friendship Aspire Academies turns potential into possibility for every student we serve. We are seeking bold, mission‑driven leaders who can translate vision into measurable results.

Rooted in the Friendship Education Foundation’s commitment to educational equity, our academies deliver a world‑class experience to historically underserved communities, an experience that sparks curiosity, drives high achievement, and shapes ethical, capable citizens ready to lead.

What sets us apart?

• Proven, high‑performance results. Consistently strong test scores and college‑readiness metrics place our campuses among the best‑in‑class for STEM education.
• Whole‑child focus. Evidence‑based behavior supports, comprehensive wellness initiatives, and enriching after‑school programs ensure students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Immersive STEM instruction. Through hands‑on science exploration, real‑world technology application, engineering design challenges, and rigorous mathematical problem‑solving, scholars learn to think critically, innovate boldly, and lead confidently in tomorrow’s tech‑driven economy.

If you’re ready to helm a school where unwavering standards meet uncompromising support and where every scholar is prepared to excel in advanced STEM pathways, join us at Friendship Aspire Academies. Together, we’ll keep setting the pace for top‑performing schools nationwide.

Position Overview

An elementary STEM teacher delivers hands-on, project-based lessons in science, technology, engineering, and math to young learners. They build a safe classroom where kids use the 4 Cs (critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication) to solve real-world problems.

Key Responsibilities

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  Plan and Teach: Create fun, inquiry-based lessons that combine core math and science concepts with engineering design.
• Guide Experiments: Lead children in hands-on building, robotics, or coding. You act as a guide, not just a lecturer.
• Assess Growth: Grade student projects and evaluate how well kids grasp complex ideas.
• Manage the Lab: Maintain classroom tools, supplies, and technology.
• Run Clubs or Fairs: Host exciting school events like STEM nights, science fairs, or coding clubs.

Required Skills

• Curiosity: Passion for modeling a "growth mindset" so students feel safe to fail and try again.
• Teamwork: Ability to partner with other teachers to weave STEM into reading and art.
• Patience: Ability to manage energetic, loud, and active group projects.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related STEM field.
• License: A valid state teaching license, often with an Early Childhood or Elementary Education endorsement.

Job Type:

• Full-time