Summer STEAM Teacher

Description

Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead’s Summer STEAM Teacher is the passionate, energetic, positive teacher leading daily lessons and keeping STEAM engaging, fun, and organized. They work well with a team, have great rapport with students and families, and are above all an outstanding educator. They have a background in education and have experience working with children in various contexts. They can follow a lesson plan well and generate their own ideas for meeting their students' needs within a lesson. 

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching STEM classes and/or Art classes (both preferred)

• Preparing for lessons ahead of time using preset lesson plans

• Working flexibly within the curriculum to ensure all students’ needs are met

• Organizing and cleaning the classroom space and common space

• Ensuring “STEAM Culture” is always evident and encouraged

• Communicating regularly with all stakeholders (staff, students, families, administration) via email and in person

• Effectively managing student behaviors with minimal intervention

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Education, Psychology, Family Studies, or related field preferred)

• Preferred 1+ year of experience as a teacher in a traditional classroom setting OR 2 years in a non-traditional setting

• Strong organizational time-management skills

• Knowledge of Creative STEAM Curriculum 

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

• Genuine passion for working with young children and supporting families

• Availability to work full-time, on-site hours during summer

Schedule 

The Summer STEAM Teacher works from 8am - 4:30pm OR from 8:30am - 5pm and may be responsible for opening or closing, per the site director’s scheduling needs. 40 hours per week are expected during summer, at least 4 weeks during summer. 

Benefits

• Free/discounted programs for children

• Paid holidays

• Annual raises

• Paid training