STEM School Elementary Teacher

Wright State University; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dayton Regional STEM School is seeking elementary teachers to join our growing team for the 2026-2027 school year. The K-5 curriculum will include project-based learning units that connect to multiple disciplines and real-life issues.

Our teachers foster curiosity and joy of discovery, preparing students to become thoughtful, scientifically minded citizens who contribute confidently to their communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree by start date.
• Teaching license or alternative license by start date.
• Outstanding communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• 75% Planning and delivering course instruction for elementary students.
• 20% Collaborate with other teachers to develop content and materials.
• 5% Participate in meetings and professional development.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree by start date

Teaching license or alt. license

Job description

Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Faculty Rank or Job Title

Faculty Rank or Job Title STEM School Elementary Teacher

Job Category:

Job Category: Faculty/Instructional

Department

Department College of Health, Education and Human Services

EEO number:

EEO number: 26Y119

Position FTE

100%

Minimum Annual Salary

Minimum Annual Salary Negotiable

Salary Band:

Salary Band: FA NA

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Dayton Regional STEM School is seeking elementary teachers to join our growing team as we complete the expansion of our Kindergarten through 5th grade campus for the 2026-2027 school year.
The K-5 curriculum will include collaboratively designed project-based learning units that connect to multiple disciplines and/or real-life issues. Teachers at The Dayton Regional STEM Elementary are responsible for bringing our mission to life, fostering each student’s innate curiosity and joy of discovery. Our teachers prepare students to become excellent questioners, scientific thinkers, and responsible citizens, who are able to contribute to the world with confidence and character.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree by start date
• Teaching license or alternative license secured by start date
• Outstanding communication and collaborative skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a K – 5 grade teacher
• Experience with project based learning instructional strategies

Essential Functions and percent of time:

75% Planning and delivering course instruction for elementary school students

• Provide instruction, support and supervision to elementary school students
• Foster a motivating, supportive, learning-centered culture of excellence in a well-structured and managed classroom
• Use project-based and inquiry-based methodologies in middle school introduction
• Model appropriate interpersonal and communication skills in interactions with students and co-workers

20% – Collaborate with other teachers to develop and refine content and materials for courses

• Make use of instructional resources and technologies and proactively contribute to the development of the school and assigned class to improve the educational quality of its students
• Engage in continuous and sustained reflection on teaching practices and leadership behaviors, and adapt methods as needed to achieve school goals and performance objectives
• Participate in building leadership activities and be a team player
• Participate in the curriculum development process throughout employment

5%- Participate in various meetings (including IEPs, conferences, etc.) and Professional Development opportunities

• Maintain contact and communication with parents and students and work with them in development of each student

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):

Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:

Working Conditions

Length of contract is one year contingent upon funding.Special contract terms and conditions of employment apply.
To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University before making an employment offer at the final stage to verify whether a job applicant has a criminal record. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). A conviction is not an automatic barrier to employment. Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources .
Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employee.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Posting Date

Posting Date 12/01/2025

First Consideration Date:

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

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• * Do you or will you have a Bachelor’s degree by start date?
• Yes
• No

• * Do you or will you have a teaching license or alternative license by start date?
• Yes
• No

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