Elementary Stem Teacher
Job Description
Job Description
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 required. 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:
Primarily an office/classroom position. May require significant degree of intermittent walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and stretching. May require lifting of up to 20 lbs.
E-Verify Participation:
ISP U.S. participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
ISP Principles
Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding
and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.