Agriculture / STEM Teacher (K–4) (Certified)

The Main Street Academy•College Park, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Main Street Academy (TMSA) is seeking an innovative and hands-on Agriculture / STEAM Teacher to serve students in grades K–4. This role is responsible for designing and delivering engaging, standards-based instruction that integrates science, technology, engineering, and agriculture concepts. The ideal candidate will foster curiosity, problem-solving, and real-world connections through project-based learning, while helping students develop foundational STEAM skills and an appreciation for agriculture and environmental stewardship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, STEAM-related field, Agriculture, or a related discipline (Conferred)
Knowledge of elementary STEM instruction and/or agricultural education concepts
Experience with hands-on, inquiry-based, or project-based learning
Must hold or be eligible to hold a Georgia Professional Standards Commission certificate
Georgia P–5 teaching certification
Strong classroom management and student engagement skills
Ability to integrate technology into instruction
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Experienced in collaborating with teacher teams and adapting work to the needs of colleagues and students
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to utilize technology for communication and instruction
Demonstrate organizational skills and initiative for working with minimal direct supervision
Knowledge and experience using technology for communication, data analysis, gathering and organizing information for presentations
Working knowledge of current research and resources in content areas
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Family Education Rights and Privacy (FERPA) requirements.

Nice To Haves

STEM Endorsement
Agriculture Endorsement
Experience with School gardens
Experience with Project-based learning
Experience with STEAM labs

Responsibilities

Plan and implement engaging STEM and agriculture-based lessons aligned to Georgia Standards of Excellence
Facilitate hands-on learning experiences, including experiments, design challenges, and garden-based activities
Integrate cross-curricular connections (science, math, literacy, and technology)
Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on TMSA’s curriculum programs
Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction
Nurture an academically rich and positive classroom environment that promotes active scholar learning and development in the subject area
Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instructions and assessment
Communicates responsibly with all students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership
Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephone calls, and sending email/written communications
Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student's educational program
Adhere to all SPED, SST, 504, IEP plans and accommodations for scholars
Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
Follows all county, state, and federal policies, and procedure
Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
Avoid behaviors that detract from staff morale
Support TMSA goals, initiatives, programs, and processes
Other duties as deemed necessary by the Principal or Assistant Principals