STEAM Teacher, Middle School

Essential Functions

• Design STEAM programming that integrates into the appropriate grade-level curriculum aligned to the Pennsylvania Academic Standards
• Deliver STEAM instruction that is differentiated to meet the needs of a diverse population of students
• Teach concepts related to engineering design, coding, robotics, digital literacy, maker education and innovation
• Utilize inquiry-based instructional strategies that promote student curiosity and problem-solving skills
• Encourage students to take risks and learn from mistakes through design process
• Maintain and manage STEAM equipment, supplies and instructional materials
• Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress
• Evaluate each student's growth and knowledge, skills, and scientific attitudes in the course being taught
• Maintain professional competence through professional development activities provided by the District and self-selected professional growth activities

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel to more than one work location

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
• Pennsylvania Instructional Teaching Certificate on Science, Technology, Arts, Mathematics or Elementary for 5th & 6th Grade. STEM Endorsement/Certification preferred

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to walk and talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand and sit
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Sometimes required to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must meet deadlines with severe time constraints

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may be moderate to loud at times
• The employee is frequently required to interact with the parents, public and staff during and after the normal workday
• The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and exhibit good human relation skills including courtesy, tact and patience