STEAM Instructor

Educational Empowerment Group; South Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Empowerment Group in the United States seeks a STEAM Instructor to design and deliver lessons that meet state standards and common core goals, integrating technology to actively engage students. You will develop plans, assess progress, and maintain records while collaborating with colleagues to create inclusive, student-centered experiences that build 21st-century skills.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, real-world problem solving, and participation in school activities under

Qualifications

• Understands and implements instructional practices for STEAM classes.
• Student-centric, holistic learning and problem solving.
• Models tolerance, global awareness, reflective practice.
• Prepares instructional lesson plans as directed.
• Administers standardized tests as directed.
• Keeps accurate records: grades, attendance, discipline.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans aligned with state standards.
• Use technology and online tools to engage students.
• Adapt and enrich curriculum with diverse strategies.
• Guides students to apply knowledge to real-world problems.
• Collaborate with staff to improve student learning outcomes.
• Deploy effective classroom management techniques.
• Attend school activities and participate in committees.
• Follow school policies and procedures.

Skills

Student-centered teaching

Curriculum adaptation

Technology proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Teaching Certification/Licensure

NCLB Highly Qualified

Tools

Proficient in computer applications

Web resources & online tools

Job description

STEAM Instructor

• Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning and common core standards;
• Uses computers and other technology provided to assist students;
• Adapts and enriches the curriculum using multiple strategies and online tools in imaginative ways to actively engage students in their learning;
• Information, media and technology savvy;
• Must see the potential in emerging tools and web technologies and manipulate them to serve the students' needs;
• Develop classroom experiences that teaches students not only the facts but how to apply what they learn to solve real world problems;
• Guide students to develop the broader competencies increasingly important for success in an ever more complex and demanding world of 21st Century Skills;
• Provide ample opportunities to all students to develop 21st century skills in activities outside the classroom such as student organizations, physical activities, and service learning;
• Engaging and empowering learning experiences for all learners; and
• Fully connected to learning data and tools for using the data; to content, resources, and systems to create, manage, and assess engaging and relevant learning experiences; directly to their students in support of learning both inside and outside school.

Reports To

Principal

Requirements

General School and Classroom Responsibilities

Understands, accepts, and abides by the Academy's philosophy and mission statement in all his/her school activities;

Responsible for implementing instructional practices for all STEAM related classes

Student-centric, holistic, and teach about how to learn as much as teaching about the subject area;

Models tolerance, global awareness, reflective practice, and models the behaviors we expect from our students;

Prepares instructional lesson plans as directed;

Administers all standardized tests as directed;

Keeps accurate records on each student such as: grade books and report cards, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior/discipline records.

Maintains confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters;

Works with staff to improve student learning and achievement;

Deploys sound classroom management techniques;

Engage in collaboration with colleagues demonstrating a model of "connected educators" – this replaces solo practitioners (sage on the stage) and develops positive working relationships with students, parents, school personnel and the public;

Required to attend and/or participate in school activities as directed by the Principal such as: staff meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, chaperone student activities, provide guidance for students, participate on faculty committees, study and help resolve school problems;

Follows all corporate and Academy policies and procedures;

Participates in professional development workshops/programs;

Maintain status of Highly Qualified Teacher as per federal definition; and

Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Principal and Management Company.

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree;

Certification/Licensure in appropriate teaching area; NCLB Highly Qualified;

Excellent oral and written communication skills;

Proficient in computer applications;

Knowledgeable in use of web resources, online tools, technology tools, etc.;

Effective organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks; and

Satisfactory completion of local, state, and federal criminal history check and TB test.