STEAM Teacher

Reports To: Principal

Summary: The STEAM teacher will provide instructional support to and will be willing to collaborate with teachers as they work to implement the Common Core State Standards through a STEAM/PBL integrated model that encompasses the RSS mindset. The STEAM teacher will meet with all K-5 classes weekly to provide interdisciplinary learning opportunities centered around science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. The STEAM teacher will work to add more STEAM resources for our teachers and students, working with the principal to better establish the STEAM program and align it to the school’s Renewal Plan and vision of being a “school that thinks.” The ultimate goal is to create a stronger STEAM program that challenges students each week to think critically.

Qualifications:

• Holds valid teaching license
• 3 years minimum of successful teaching experience preferred
• Science, Technology and/or Mathematics experience preferred

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Delivers STEAM-oriented instruction to K-5 students (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) through Project-Based Learning methods

Consistently uses hands-on, exploratory practices with students

Provides students in K-5 with maker space activities in which student must think through and solve problems

Teaches lessons that are appropriate to the maturity and interests of K-5 students

Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, curricular units, and projects and communicates these objectives to the students

Employs a variety of instructional techniques, which guide the learning process toward academic achievement and curriculum goals

Assesses the accomplishments of students in a variety of ways on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required

Maintains STEAM classroom and all robotics programs

Maintains a safe and orderly classroom environment

Participates in professional growth and development and stays abreast of current research

Models the integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in all curriculum areas and grade levels

Meets with the building principal to discuss STEAM services and plan for related initiatives

Implements best practices for the district’s 1:1 initiative related to technology use in the school program

Terms of Employment: 10 month employment