STEAM Teacher (2026-2027)

About the role

The STEAM Teacher is responsible for educating students 6-8 grade in a charter school environment providing them Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEAM) resources and curriculum. The Teacher ensures that a child-centered, active lesson is prepared for student enrichment each day. Additional areas of responsibility are creating an active learning environment, facilitating the curriculum, personalizing the curriculum to meet the needs of the students, integrating technology into the classroom, and partnering with staff members, students, parents, and administration.

Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Expert in content knowledge in one or more areas relating to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEAM)
• Ability to work across disciplines to integrate content and co-plan with other departments
• Ability to Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior
• Will be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Familiarity and comfort with Google Classroom
• Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards; preparing lessons on art and art history in accordance with students' learning objective;
• Teach knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, lettering, and art history;
• Demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing and painting; and can apply elements of design and modern principles of art;
• Knows the fundamentals and different approaches to drawing media technique;
• Create and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards;
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices;
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions;
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior;
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards;
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues;
• Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred
• Experience teaching coding is preferred
• Teaching experience in an middle, or high school with an underserved population
• Adept interpersonal and communication skills to diverse audiences
• Valid NJ Teacher Certification, CTE completed or in progress