2026-2027 Interim Lower School STEM Teacher

Norfolk Collegiate School Corp; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Collegiate School seeks an Interim Lower School STEM Teacher to join our faculty immediately through the end of the 2026–2027 school year. This full-time interim position supports students in pre-kindergarten through grade 5 through engaging, hands‑on experiences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

The ideal candidate brings enthusiasm for exploration, a strong understanding of early childhood and elementary learners, and the ability to partner with classroom teachers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, science, STEM, or a related field.
• Teaching licensure and experience with hands-on science or STEM instruction is preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and inquiry-based learning.
• Ability to organize laboratory and maker materials and teach safe use.

Responsibilities

• Co-plan with pre-K–5 teachers to direct engaging, age-appropriate hands-on science and STEM activities.
• Maintain and organize the lower school science lab and makerlab with stocked materials and safe equipment.
• Support experiential learning projects that foster innovation and design thinking.
• Lead lessons in nature, ecology, and environmental science using outdoor spaces like gardens and outdoor labs.
• Assist with daily care of animals in the STEM lab, including feeding and upkeep.

Skills

Early childhood/elementary teaching

Inquiry-based learning

Outdoor learning

Lab/materials management

Collaboration with teachers

Education

Bachelor's degree in education/science/STEM

Teaching licensure

Tools

Maker education tools

Job description

Norfolk Collegiate School seeks a creative, collaborative Interim Lower School STEM Teacher to join our faculty immediately through the end of the 2026–2027 school year. This full-time, interim position supports students in pre-kindergarten through grade 5 through engaging, hands‑on experiences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

The ideal candidate brings enthusiasm for exploration, a strong understanding of early childhood and elementary learners, and the ability to partner with classroom teachers to maintain continuity of instruction and bring learning to life. Through science investigations, maker projects, and outdoor learning, the interim STEM teacher will help students develop curiosity, confidence, and creative problem‑solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with pre-K through grade 5 classroom teachers to co-plan, create, and direct engaging, age-appropriate hands‑on science and STEM activities that complement and reinforce content.
• Maintain and organize the lower school science lab and makerlab spaces, ensuring all materials, tools, and equipment are well-stocked, safe, and prepared for student exploration, including a collection of STEM bins for classroom use.
• Partner with classroom teachers to support extended experiential learning projects that foster innovation and design thinking.
• Utilize outdoor learning spaces including the vegetable garden, butterfly garden, and outdoor learning lab in the STEM curriculum to lead lessons in nature, ecology, and hands‑on environmental science.
• Assist with the daily care of animals in the STEM lab, including feeding, watering, and maintaining cages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, science, STEM, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience teaching early childhood or elementary students, preferably through hands‑on science or STEM instruction.
• Knowledge of child development, inquiry-based learning, and developmentally appropriate instructional practices.
• Ability to organize laboratory and maker materials and teach students their safe and responsible use.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment.
• Teaching licensure and experience with maker education, design thinking, or outdoor learning preferred.

Compensation

• $280.00 - $320.00 per day, based on relevant education, teaching experience and licensure.

Norfolk Collegiate is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.