Innovative STEM Teacher & Makerspace Leader

Rivermont Collegiate; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivermont Collegiate seeks an innovative, collaborative, and student-centered STEM Teacher to inspire students through hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for emerging technologies and experience creating engaging learning experiences that incorporate makerspace activities, robotics, coding, engineering design, and project-based learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM education, computer science, engineering, technology education, science, mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience teaching STEM, computer science, engineering, robotics, coding, or related subjects.
• Demonstrated experience with makerspaces, robotics, programming, fabrication, or engineering design.
• Familiarity with programming languages and platforms appropriate for K–12 students.
• Experience with robotics platforms, physical computing, microcontrollers, sensors, or automation is highly desirable.
• Experience with 3D printers, laser cutters, CAD/design software, electronics, or other makerspace technologies is a plus.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to create an environment in which students feel comfortable experimenting, making mistakes, troubleshooting, and trying again.
• Commitment to hands-on, inquiry-based, and student-centered learning.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the broader school community.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach engaging, hands-on STEM courses and learning experiences for students across appropriate grade levels.
• Design and facilitate makerspace projects that incorporate prototyping, 3D design and printing, electronics, physical computing, woodworking, fabrication, and other creative technologies.
• Develop and implement robotics curriculum and projects, including robot design, construction, programming, sensors, automation, and engineering challenges.
• Teach coding and computational thinking using age-appropriate programming languages, platforms, and tools.
• Incorporate programming into robotics, engineering, game design, data analysis, interactive projects, and other interdisciplinary applications.
• Lead students through the engineering design process, from identifying a problem through ideation, prototyping, testing, iteration, and presentation.
• Provide opportunities for students to participate in authentic project-based and problem-based learning.
• Foster creativity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and perseverance through STEM experiences.
• Differentiate instruction to meet a wide range of student abilities, interests, and learning styles.
• Integrate STEM concepts with other academic disciplines when appropriate, including mathematics, science, art, and humanities.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and inclusive makerspace environment and establish appropriate procedures for the use of tools, equipment, and technology.
• Manage and maintain makerspace, robotics, and technology resources, including inventory, equipment, supplies, and software.
• Encourage students to document, reflect upon, and present their design and coding processes and final products.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, STEM education practices, robotics platforms, coding tools, and maker education.
• Collaborate with faculty to identify opportunities for interdisciplinary STEM projects and experiences.
• Support extracurricular STEM opportunities, including robotics teams, coding clubs, maker clubs, competitions, exhibitions, or other student innovation initiatives.
• Participate fully in the life of the school, including faculty meetings, professional development, student activities, and community events.
• Establish positive relationships with students and families and contribute to a supportive and inclusive school community.

Skills

makerspace

robotics

coding

engineering design

project-based learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM education, computer science, engineering, technology education, science, mathematics, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

3D printers

laser cutters

CAD/design software

electronics

microcontrollers

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Python

JavaScript

Scratch

Job description

Rivermont Collegiate seeks an innovative, collaborative, and student-centered STEM Teacher to inspire students through hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for emerging technologies and experience creating engaging learning experiences that incorporate makerspace activities, robotics, coding, engineering design, and project-based learning.