Elementary Stem Teacher

SUMMARY:  

The Elementary STEM Teacher will deliver STEM instruction through project-based learning methods and collaborate with a dynamic team of educators to provide STEM related experiences for K-5th grade students. The STEM teacher’s primary role will be to facilitate developmentally appropriate STEM learning activities, experiences and assessments to foster intellectual, physical and social growth.  

QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Bachelor’s Degree . Credential preferred   

• Masters in Mathematics and/or Science and/or STEM preferred or related field of study 

• At least three (3) years of classroom experience 

• Strong Google Apps for Education skills (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)  

• Ability to communicate effectively with school community 

• Experience or familiarity with tools such as, but not limited to: 3D Printing, AutoCad, TynkerCad, SketchUp, Laser Cutting, Vinyl Cutting, Makey-Makey, Codecademy, Tynker, Scratch, Hopscotch, Vex, Ozobot, Sphero, Lego Robotics, etc. 

• Embrace the Fairmont Code and iSPs 9 Criteria of the Teacher Role Profile. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Include the following: 

• Plans and implements daily, weekly, and yearly goals and objectives according to students’ needs and within Fairmont’s overall curriculum guidelines. 

• Engage and support all students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies and resources to respond to students’ diverse needs.  

• Engage students in activities of Scientific Argumentation, Scientific Inquiry, Scientific Innovation, Scientific Collaboration, Scientific Thinking, and Scientific Literacy.  

• Facilitate hands-on experiments and projects that allow students to learn by doing and exploring.  

• Implement a rich array of instructional methods, the analysis and use of data and technology to improve instruction, and the ability to build professional relationships, solve problems, and plan collaboratively.  

• Apply science and/or math content knowledge, formative assessment, and technology integration at a high level.  

• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.  

• Organize, develop, and coordinate special STEM events and/or activities at the school site.  

• Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.  

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, peers, and community.  

• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.  

• Collaborate with peers to plan, review, and revise district units of study.  

• Assume responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student academic performance goals.  

• Utilizes Fairmont adopted Learning Management System (LMS) to post homework/assignments and communicate with students and parents. 

• The online gradebook is updated during progress report and report card season via the adopted student information system. 

• Carries on other duties as directed by the Head of School and Associate Head of School.  

Salary Range: $50,000- $70,000 plus benefits

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: