STEM Lab Lead for Middle School - Hands-On Discovery

ReNEW Schools; Holiday (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Steel City Academy is seeking a Middle School Science Lab Coordinator to design and lead hands-on, standards-aligned science labs for grades 6-8. You will foster students' STEM identity, collaborate with science teachers, and emphasize safe lab practices. The role includes mentoring a small group of students and communicating with families about student learning.

We value equity, growth, and teamwork. A Bachelor's in science education with teaching credentials is preferred, plus 2 years of lab

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science education, STEM field, or related area.
• Current teaching certification/licensure in science preferred.
• Minimum 2 years teaching or lab facilitation experience preferred.
• Experience working with middle school students strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and facilitate engaging, standards-aligned science lab experiences for middle school students.
• Build students' STEM identity through hands-on inquiry, problem-solving and experimentation.
• Collaborate with classroom science teachers to align lab experiences with core instruction.
• Maintain safe lab practices and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Organize and maintain lab materials, equipment, and technology.
• Support data-driven instruction with assessments tied to lab experiences.
• Serve as advisor/mentor to a small group of students.
• Communicate with families to celebrate student learning and foster home partnerships.
• Participate in grade-level teams and school-wide initiatives.

Skills

Science content knowledge

Organizational skills

Lab facilitation

Classroom management

Collaboration & communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors in science education or related field

Teaching certification preferred

Tools

Lab safety procedures

Job description

Steel City Academy is seeking a Middle School Science Lab Coordinator to design and lead hands-on, standards-aligned science labs for grades 6-8. You will foster students' STEM identity, collaborate with science teachers, and emphasize safe lab practices. The role includes mentoring a small group of students and communicating with families about student learning.

We value equity, growth, and teamwork. A Bachelor's in science education with teaching credentials is preferred, plus 2 years of lab