Salary; $47,750.00 - $55,750.00 per year

Job Description and Responsibilities:

• Create a state-of-the-art STEAM lab with the integration of a variety of robotics, engineering, construction, and design tools.
• Prior knowledge, or willingness to develop skill sets, using a variety of STEM tools including, 3-D Printers, Printlab programs, Sphero Robots, Wonder Dot and Dash, Cubelets, Snap Circuits, Magna Tiles and Microscopes.
• Demonstrate the ability to model, deliver, and craft rich student-centered learning experiences using Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math principles.
• Demonstrate the ability to encourage students to use a variety of skills to solve problems and collaborate amongst peers.
• Facilitate “hands-on” experiments and projects that allow students to learn by doing and exploring.
• Demonstrate the ability to create and implement strategies for weaving STEAM experiences into multi-disciplinary curricula for students in grades K-5.
• Understand how to design, develop, assess, and manage STEAM learning experiences.
• Support the School-wide Science Fair and Curriculum EXPO.
• Provides a STEAM Parent Academy during the school year.
• Collaborate with STEAM coach.
• Collaborate with teachers to plan units of study.
• Work in partnership with teachers and staff, modeling consistent effective teaching with technology, engagement, lesson plan design, use of technology, STEAM, and online tools.
• Collaborate with other schools in the CSA district to support STEM/STEAM programs and initiatives.
• Implement instructional activities that contribute to a positive, encouraging learning climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
• Assist with analysis of science data for grade five students and work with teachers to provide intervention strategies.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
• Assume responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Participate in training and professional development
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating, etc.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor. All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a Science/STEM field. (preferred)
• Florida teaching certificate in Elementary Education or 5-9 Science
• Knowledge of STEAM best practices.
• Empathy and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with basic computer software such as Word and Excel.
• Previous experience as a STEM/STEAM teacher (preferred)
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Excellent teamwork abilities.

Benefits Include:

• Advance Degree Stipend
• 401K
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Group Accident, Hospital, & Critical illness
• Health Insurance
• Competitive Health Benefits

Education

• Bachelors or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Temporary Certification
• Professional Cert
• Letter of Eligibility