Middle School STEM Teacher

Archdiocese of Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A midwestern educational institution seeks a Middle School STEM Teacher responsible for designing and implementing a rigorous STEM curriculum for grades 6-8. The teacher will lead instructional coaching, integrating technology and hands-on learning experiences. A bachelor's degree in Education or a related field and a valid NE Teaching Certificate are required. Candidates must demonstrate mastery of teaching standards and methodologies in STEM education and facilitate project-based learning to prepare students for future academic challenges.

Qualifications

• Strong familiarity with NGSS and Archdiocese of Omaha standards.
• Facilitates project-based learning experiences using the engineering design process.
• Mastery of Vex Robotics and transition from block-based to text-based coding.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and assesses the STEM curriculum for grades 6-8.
• Serves as a lead instructional coach for fellow educators.
• Fosters hands-on, inquiry-based learning.

Skills

Strong familiarity with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

Facilitate project-based learning experiences

Mastery of Vex Robotics (IQ/V5)

Proficiency in 3D Printing and CAD software

Expert use of Google for Education

Instructional Coaching

Implement a robust, data-driven assessment framework

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Science, or a related technical field

Valid NE Teaching Certificate with Middle School Endorsement

Safe Environment Certified

Tools

Vex Robotics

Microbits

3D Printing

CAD software

Google for Education

Job description

Location

Name of Facility: Mary Our Queen
Address: 3405 S 119 St. Omaha, Nebraska 68144

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The Middle School STEM Teacher is responsible for designing, implementing, and assessing a rigorous STEM curriculum for students in grades 6-8. In addition to classroom instruction, the STEM Teacher will serve as a lead instructional coach, assisting fellow educators in integrating technology and STEM methodologies across all content areas. The goal is to foster a standards-based, data-driven environment that prepares students for high school rigor through hands‑on, inquiry-based learning.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Curriculum Frameworks: Strong familiarity with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Archdiocese of Omaha standards
• Inquiry-Based Learning: Facilitate project-based learning experiences that challenge students to apply the engineering design process to complex, real-world problems.
• Robotics & Physical Computing: Mastery of Vex Robotics (IQ/V5), Microbits, and the transition from block-based to text-based coding.
• Digital Fabrication: Proficiency in 3D Printing and CAD software (e.g., Tinkercad or Onshape), leading students through the full design‑to‑prototype cycle.
• Digital Literacy: Expert use of Google for Education, Chromebooks, and iPads as professional tools for research and presentation.
• Instructional Coaching: Serve as a collaborative resource for fellow teachers, helping them integrate STEM components into their own subject areas (Math, Social Studies, etc.).
• Assessment: Implement a robust, data-driven assessment framework that evaluates student mastery of Archdiocesan and NGSS standards while measuring growth in essential competencies such as iterative problem‑solving and collaborative design.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Science, or a related technical field.
• Valid NE Teaching Certificate with Middle School Endorsement.
• Safe Environment Certified.