STEM Teacher

Archdiocese of St. Louis; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Cecilia School & Academy, a ministry of St. Cecilia Parish, is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and collaborative STEM Teacher to provide engaging instruction in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.

The STEM Teacher will create hands-on, project-based learning experiences that encourage students to explore, design, build, test, and solve real-world problems. This role fosters critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication while supporting the academic,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Science, Technology, Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Previous STEM teaching experience and comfort with project-based learning and robotics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver standards-aligned STEM instruction across multiple grade levels.
• Develop engaging, hands-on, project-based learning experiences integrating STEM, art, and technology.
• Foster curiosity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking in students.
• Guide students through engineering design processes and real-world applications.
• Integrate technology to enhance learning and maintain a safe, organized classroom.
• Collaborate with faculty to support cross-curricular learning and faith-based education.

Skills

STEM Education

Project-based learning

Robotics

Coding

Makerspaces

Educational technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Science, Technology, Engineering, or related field

Valid teaching certification preferred

Job description

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The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

St. Cecilia School & Academy, a ministry of St. Cecilia Parish, is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and collaborative STEM Teacher to provide engaging instruction in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. The STEM Teacher will create hands-on, project-based learning experiences that encourage students to explore, design, build, test, and solve real-world problems. This position fosters critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and innovation while supporting the academic, spiritual, and personal growth of students. The STEM Teacher is committed to the mission of Catholic education and helps students recognize and develop their God-given gifts through meaningful learning experiences.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver standards-aligned STEM instruction for multiple grade levels.
• Develop engaging, hands-on, project-based learning experiences that integrate science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.
• Foster student curiosity, creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
• Guide students through engineering design processes, problem-solving activities, and real-world applications of STEM concepts.
• Integrate technology and educational tools into classroom instruction to enhance learning.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and staff to support interdisciplinary and cross-curricular learning opportunities.
• Create and maintain a safe, organized, and engaging STEM learning environment.
• Teach and reinforce the safe and responsible use of technology, tools, equipment, and materials.
• Assess student learning and progress using a variety of instructional and assessment methods.
• Maintain accurate records, lesson plans, and student performance data.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, faculty, and administration regarding student achievement and classroom activities.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development opportunities, and school activities as required.
• Support and uphold the mission, values, and teachings of the Catholic Church in all aspects of school life.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field required.
• Valid teaching certification preferred.
• Previous teaching experience in STEM, science, technology, or a related educational setting preferred.
• Experience with project-based learning, robotics, coding, engineering design, makerspaces, or educational technology preferred.
• Strong classroom management, organizational, and instructional skills.
• Knowledge of STEM curriculum standards and best practices in teaching and learning.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and families.
• Commitment to creating a welcoming, faith-filled learning environment.
• Commitment to the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church and Catholic education.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

Our Mission

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.