Position Type :
Elementary School / Middle School STEAM Teacher
Date Posted : 9 / 3 / 2024
Location : Stewart Campus
Date Available : ASAP
Closing Date :
Until filled STEAM Teacher
Christopher House closes the opportunity gap through a continuum of schools that closes through personalized learning and immersive family supports starting at birth. We operate accredited early learning, elementary, and out of school time programs grounded in research-based curricula and high-quality instruction.
OUR VALUES
Commitment to Excellence
Achievement & Perseverance
Respect & Compassion
Equity
OUR BELIEFS
Children and Families thrive when :
- Education begins at birth and continues throughout life, with parents as their children's first teacher;
- Home environments nurture literacy, achievement, and children's success;
- Parents have high standards and set high expectations for themselves, their children, and children's schools;
- Professionally trained teachers know their students as individuals;
- Evaluations and program improvements are data driven;
- Parents and staff work together to continuously evaluate and improve programming;
- Education includes the development of creativity and perseverance and is multi-disciplinary in order to foster each child's unique strengths and interests;
- Developing independent, creative, life-long researchers, education includes curriculum designed to help scholars develop socially and emotionally as well as cognitively;
- Diversity is celebrated and explored so that learners develop broad perspectives on life and learning; and,
- Parents and caregivers support their children financially and emotionally.
Position Description : STEAM Teacher TEMPORARY (September-November)
Reports to : Principal
Status : Exempt
POSITION OBJECTIVE
Plan and deliver project-based learning that is sequenced and aligned to the NGSS. The candidate should be familiar with and able to actively use a wide range of strategies including incorporating student choice and voice, integration through collaboration with the rest of the teaching team, and ability to teach and manage with a whole-child approach. Teacher should possess excitement and proven track record in a dynamic learning environment with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. This teacher will be working in a new state of the art steam lab.Responsibilities :
Build quality relationships with studentsEstablish a culture of high expectations, which includes standards mastery and high school / college preparation for studentsEncourage the exploration of learning opportunities and persevere with challenging tasksEngage and support students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies and resources to respond to students' diverse needs and by engaging students in problem solving and critical thinking skills, using culturally relevant examplesWork towards developing and maintaining cultural competenciesInstruct students in citizenship and character educationEngage in planning and implementation processes to ensure a safe and nurturing learning environment for studentsWork closely with agency's family support and youth development programs to ensure the needs of students are metWork with, and host, community partners to enhance classroom learningDevelop a strong home-school relationship with the families to ensure effective communication to best meet the needs of students.Prepare progress and report cards and conduct parent-teacher conferences three times a year.Meet with families as needed and serve as a positive representative for Christopher HouseCommunicate school-wide and agency-wide events to parentsWork collaboratively with a teaching partner to meet the needs of all students in the classroomMake contributions to school culture outside of the classroom through leadership participation in field trips, special events and other school functionsWork closely with special education, support staff and administration to provide necessary accommodations and modifications for studentsAct as an advocate for children and families to the agency, the community and the professional fieldProvide parents with resources that will enable them to act as advocates for their children and familiesUtilize data-driven assessment, including classroom assessment tools, student surveys, BAS, DESSA, PARCC and NWEA, to inform curriculum and instructional choicesParticipate in regular data and assessment review sessions to differentiate instruction and create more effective classroom learningComplete necessary assessments, reports and records in an accurate and timely mannerQualifications :
Strong alignment with Christopher House's Values and Mission;Strong work ethic coupled with a proactive problem-solving approach;Three years teaching experience in an urban setting strongly preferred;Science / STEAM teaching experience highly desiredEducation :
Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or similar degree requiredPEL license with Science endorsement requiredAdditional endorsement in Math strongly preferredChristopher House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.
