Summer STEAM Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

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.

• 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

• 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

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.

• Free/discounted programs for children

• Paid holidays

• Annual raises

• Paid training