Teacher - Elementary - STEAM

About the role

To provide engaging, project-based lessons that incorporate the 6C’s of an infinite learner: communicator, collaborator, critical thinker, connector, creator, and citizen to students K-5 in a resource class across multiple content areas (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics).

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with teachers to review and develop STEAM curriculum materials and instructional plans in order to integrate STEAM lessons that are age appropriate and aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning and the Standards for Technological Literacy.
• Provides direct support to the classroom teacher by coaching and modeling the effective integration of STEAM lessons.
• Collaborates with the building level administration, building level staff, Science/Math Lead Teachers and district level Science/Math/Art Curriculum Specialists in the development and implementation of programs, events and instructional practices that will increase the number and variety of STEAM experiences for all students.
• Provides building level support to teachers and paraprofessionals that increases their content knowledge in STEAM education, and teaches new instructional strategies through consultations and lesson modeling.
• Assists with the review and identification of quality instructional materials and pedagogical best practices, and provides staff development opportunities for teachers and administrators in the area of STEAM.
• Makes instructional decisions related to curriculum and instruction; monitors and assess curriculum, instruction and program effectiveness, and recommends and implements improvements to curriculum, instruction and program effectiveness based on on-going analysis of data.
• Serves as a leading member of the school based STEAM Committee. Coordinates school based STEAM student teams in preparation for annual CCPS STEAMmania event.
• Serves as a teaching support and consultant in classrooms; monitors STEAM instructional programs in the school; collects and analyzes data on the effect of STEAM integration on student content knowledge and problem solving ability.
• Delivers STEAM oriented instruction through Project Based Learning methods.
• Attends professional development and training related to STEAM programs and methodologies, staying abreast of current research.
• Maintains an inventory of materials to support the collection and organization of supplies necessary for teaching in a STEAM setting.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of elementary math and science instruction in a public school setting;
• of current curriculum development, program implementation and planning in elementary math and science, learning theory, recent research and available state and local resources;
• child growth and development, group dynamics and related state and federal regulations.
• Experience teaching project based learning lessons to students in grades K-5.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and well written communication and to react effectively with parents, students, teachers, administrators and the community.
• Working skills in the use of technology including word processing, spreadsheet and database software (Google apps for education preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to organize, schedule and monitor work assignments and to train and advise staff.
• Demonstrated ability in decision-making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, program management, research and planning and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must hold or be eligible to hold a valid Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Elementary Education PreK-6. Prior teaching experience at the elementary level is preferred.
• Master's degree in education or a related field is preferred.
• Experience or additional endorsements in the areas of science, technology, engineering or science preferred.