What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary STEAM Teacher- Part Time position at Hudsonville Public Schools?
The STEAM teacher helps educate, challenge, and inspire all learners to become contributing, responsible members of a global society
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Delivering STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) instruction to students in grades K-5 primarily via the Project Lead the Way Launch curriculum
- Using technology to promote learning, creativity and collaboration
- Incorporating grade level content standards with inquiry-based instructional methods
- Creating an engaging environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students in grades K-5
- Using inquiry-based learning methods to teach students in a pull out model incorporating grade level content standards as a basis for instruction with a heavy emphasis in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics)
- Employing a variety of instructional techniques which guide the learning process toward academic achievement and curriculum goals
- Establishing and communicating clear objectives for all lessons, curricular units, and projects
- Staying current with the latest developments in STEAM-related pedagogy and research
- Participating as a member of a Professional Learning Community
- Building and maintaining collaborative, effective working relationships with staff, administration, students, and parents through regular communication
- Embracing a fast paced and highly flexible/adaptable teaching environment
- Other duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
- Valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate; elementary endorsements
- 3-5 years of exemplary classroom teaching experience
- Knowledge of Michigan elementary content standards in the areas of science, technology, and mathematics
- Experience with STEAM related inquiry-based learning
- Technology or science endorsement preferred