CTE Science Summer Camp Pre-Planning Co-Curriculum Designer -2025

CTE Science Summer Camp Pre-Planning Co-Curriculum Designer -2025

(2 positions) 

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

South Kitsap Employees Will:

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families, staff and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Comments: This posting is for 2-temporary positions for current South Kitsap School District employees only. 

We seek a skilled and enthusiastic educator well-versed in secondary science curriculums. The ideal candidate for the job should have profound knowledge of secondary science curriculums. They should have a strong understanding of the Next Generation Science Standards and framework. Additionally, the candidate should have experience in project-based learning or other flexible hands-on learning frameworks that support individual learning styles. The ideal candidate should be passionate about science education.

The CTE Summer Camp Pre-Planning Co-Curriculum Designer will develop, design, and/ or identify a one-week CTE Summer Camp curriculum for middle school students. The designed curriculum will be implemented during the one-week 2025 CTE Summer Camp, scheduled from July 14, 2025, through July 18, 2024. The primary objective of the CTE Summer Camp program is to introduce STEM concepts and ignite curiosity in science exploration among students currently in 5th-7th grade.

The selected candidate will work 30 hours to meet the needs of this program and will be compensated at their per diem rate of pay, to be distributed on the July 2024 payroll. The tentative required commitment of hours is outlined as follows:

• The CTE Summer Camp Pre-Planning Co-Curriculum Designer will be engaged in this work during March, April, May and June, 2025.
• On a monthly basis, the Pre-Planning Curriculum Designer will spend:
• 8 hours a month on curriculum design.
• 1 hour a month checking in with the CTE director and/or Camp Pre-planning Coordinator.
• 1 hour a month on designing a 2-day teacher training for the implementation of the designed CTE Summer Camp curriculum.

Professional Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate; Science or CTE STEM Endorsement middle or high school level preferred;
• Must be flexible, organized, exhibit a commitment to accomplishment, possess outstanding communication, collaboration and conceptual skills, demonstrate appropriate and positive student relationships, possess a strong professional orientation, and be willing to actively participate in a team environment;
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience at the secondary level; and a willingness and ability to utilize a variety of research-based effective instructional strategies, including an emphasis on reading skills;
• Demonstrated knowledge of an integrated curriculum and a commitment to broaden knowledge in curriculum methods;
• Demonstrated knowledge of new technologies and an ability to incorporate these into instructional programs;
• Demonstrated compatibility with staff, program, and district goals;
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive attitude with students, self, and others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a Co-Curriculum Designer to collaboratively design, develop, and craft a comprehensive, standards-aligned middle school science curriculum for one week, encompassing four days of classroom instruction (approximately 4 hours of classroom instruction each day) and one day dedicated to a field trip;
• Collaborate with the CTE director and the Summer Science Pre-Planning Camp Coordinator to discuss program objectives, curriculum goals, and overall curriculum design progress;
• Create lessons that utilize innovative classroom techniques and methodologies, incorporate our local surrounding environment, and provide challenging learning opportunities for students;
• Develop lessons that encourage active learning experiences for students;
• Design instructional strategies that cater to different learning styles and promote hands on student engagement;
• Collaborate with the CTE Director and/or Summer Science Camp Pre-Planning Coordinator to plan a two day summer school science teacher training for implementation of the created science curriculum;
• While not mandatory, it would be an added advantage if the Curriculum Pre-Planning Designer were to join the summer science teaching team at one of the SKSD middle schools for the 2024 summer session.

Applicant Process:

Submit a district voluntary transfer request form to Sadie Hoettel, Employment Services Specialist substitute, in the Human Resources Department by 4:00 pm on posting close date.

If you need assistance with this process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 874-7074 or skjobs@skschools.org.

The South Kitsap School District provides equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation – including gender expression or identity, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Equal access to activities, facilities and program is provided to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. District procedure complies with all applicable state and federal laws.

The Title IX Officer and Section 504 Coordinator with the responsibility for monitoring, auditing and ensuring compliance with this policy are:

 Compliance/ADA/Title IX Coordinator:
 Will Sarett
 Executive Director of Human Resources
 2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
 360-874-7071
 sarett@skschools.org

Section 504 Coordinator:
Kimberly House

2689 Hoover Ave SE

Port Orchard, WA 98366

house@skschools.org

Gender Inclusivity Compliance Officer:
Dr. Tom Edwards,
Assistant Superintendent for Student Achievement
2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-874-7003
edwards@skschools.org

South Kitsap School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services, and activities.  For information regarding translational bilingual education programs, contact the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at (360) 874-7050.

All Employees are required to furnish proof of identity and employment authorization status.

The South Kitsap School District is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free environment for all persons-students, community, and staff.

Any offer of employment with the South Kitsap School District is on a conditional basis pending the successful completion of an FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.

Health Benefits Information:

Most positions within the South Kitsap School District are governed by collective bargaining agreements that specify the benefits related to employment with the district, including insurance provisions, vacations, holidays, and other related benefits.

For more information about benefits, you may review the individual collective bargaining agreements and SEBB 2025 School Employee Enrollment Guide which are located on our website SK Staff Resources or contact our Payroll and Benefits Department at (360) 874-7028 or payrollstaff@skschools.org.