STEM Teacher Grades 1 - 4

STEM TEACHER

Girard College is a full-scholarship boarding school that fosters intellectual curiosity, social development, and emotional growth in academically focused students from underserved communities. We ensure every student has both the opportunity and the means to achieve excellence and preparation for advanced education through purposeful academic and residential programs.

Girard College seeks a STEM Teacher primarily working with 1^st to 4^th grade, beginning in the 2026–27 school year. The STEM Teacher will create and implement developmentally appropriate, hands-on instruction aligned to Pennsylvania STEELS and NGSS standards, introducing students to engineering, technology, coding, and scientific thinking through inquiry-based and project-based learning.  They will work to establish partnerships, new and existing, to support the development of STEM skills and careers at EMS. They will also manage the mini-STEM lab at the EMS level to ensure that all students are exposed to the work.

Teachers work collaboratively with classroom teachers, specialists, instructional leaders, outside partners, and residential staff and participate fully in the academic and residential life of the school. The position reports directly to the Principal of the Elementary/Middle School.

Essential Expectations of Girard College Teachers Include but Are Not Limited to:

Academic Achievement and Character Development

• Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment
• Motivate students to meet high academic, behavioral, and character standards
• Foster curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving through hands-on STEM learning
• Utilize formative assessment and data to drive instruction and intervention
• Design and implement unit and lesson plans in collaboration with grade-level teams
• Integrate literacy and mathematics skills into STEM instruction in alignment with classroom teachers and math and reading specialists.
• Partner with aligned and approved organization to help support and supplement STEM education.

A Mindset for Professional Growth and Development

• Collaborate with leaders and colleagues to continuously improve instructional practice
• Participate in professional development, planning, and MTSS meetings
• Support school-wide academic and character development initiatives
• Reinforce school-wide expectations and contribute to positive school culture

Desired Teacher Characteristics

• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• High level of organization and planning
• Team-oriented with flexibility, grit, humility, and a sense of humor
• Strong belief in Girard College’s mission and core values
• Commitment to a growth mindset for students and professional practice

Education Background and Minimum Requirements:

• Teaching experience highly preferred with a proven record of high academic and social achievement
• Minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree in Education, STEM, or related field required in the specific core content job area
• Must possess a minimum of a Level I Instructional Certificate or above in the content area in which they are teaching from the PA Department of Education or must obtain Instructional Intern Certificate in the content area in which they teach within one year from date of hire.  STEM PK-12
• IMPORTANT SALARY INFORMATION: the minimum starting salary for new teachers shall be determined by their completion of years of teaching / counseling experience and degree level. In accordance with the bargaining agreement.
• BONUS: A $5,000 bonus will be provided
• Experience with project-based or hands-on STEM instruction strongly preferred

Salary : $60,881