Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription
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
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Teaching STEM classes and/or Art classes (both preferred)
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Preparing for lessons ahead of time using preset lesson plans
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Working flexibly within the curriculum to ensure all students’ needs are met
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Organizing and cleaning the classroom space and common space
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Ensuring “STEAM Culture” is always evident and encouraged
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Communicating regularly with all stakeholders (staff, students, families, administration) via email and in person
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Effectively managing student behaviors with minimal intervention
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree (Education, Psychology, Family Studies, or related field preferred)
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Preferred 1+ year of experience as a teacher in a traditional classroom setting OR 2 years in a non-traditional setting
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Strong organizational time-management skills
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Knowledge of Creative STEAM Curriculum
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Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
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Genuine passion for working with young children and supporting families
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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
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Free/discounted programs for children
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Paid holidays
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Annual raises
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Paid training