26-27 Dean of STEAM Access and Innovation

Carmen Schools of Science & Technology•Milwaukee, WI

125d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dean of STEAM Access and Innovation plays a pivotal instructional and strategic role at Carmen High School’s Southgate campus, an urban, non-selective public charter school serving roughly 1,100 students on Milwaukee’s south side. This role is responsible for leading the vision, daily operation, and community impact of the school’s STEAM lab; teaching multiple STEAM courses; managing STEAM-related logistics and programming; and coordinating after-school STEAM clubs. A central mission of this position is to develop STEAM and career-connected pathways that open doors to high-growth fields where students of color have been historically underrepresented, helping students build skills, strengthen motivation, and prepare for competitive college majors and careers. The Dean of STEAM Access and Innovation embodies Carmen’s core values of Empathy, Belief, and Growth, and models the essential mindsets of: Believing in the limitless potential of every student, leaning into feedback to accelerate growth, choosing to engage in critical conversations consistently.

Requirements

Licensure issued by Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction (or eligibility for such licensure) in ALL subject areas to be taught
Bachelor’s degree in STEAM education, engineering, computer science, or a related STEAM field.
Demonstrated success teaching STEAM content at the middle or high school level.
Strong organizational, communication, and project-management skills.
Commitment to equity, culturally responsive teaching, and expanding access to STEAM pathways.
Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and summer hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an urban, non-selective school environment.
Successful teaching experience, urban school(s) preferred
Experience with makerspaces, design labs, robotics, engineering projects, or advanced STEAM technologies.
Experience building community or industry partnerships.
Bilingual proficiency (Spanish) is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the STEAM lab, ensuring it is a safe, innovative, and student-centered learning environment.
Develop, articulate, and implement a vision for STEAM instruction and integration that aligns with Carmen’s mission and supports access to high-growth STEAM fields.
Curate and maintain tools, technology, and materials necessary for hands-on, inquiry-based learning.
Oversee STEAM lab during lunch/after school for student utilization
Lead and coordinate after-school STEAM clubs, ensuring regular meetings, strong student engagement, and alignment to STEAM pathways.
Support and mentor staff or volunteers assisting with club programming.
Organize STEAM events, workshops, and student exhibitions
Teach 3-4 STEAM courses (e.g., PLTW, engineering, robotics, computer science, applied sciences) using culturally responsive and rigorous instructional practices.
Design units and projects that promote problem-solving, collaboration, and career-connected learning.
Incorporate real-world applications, industry standards, and emerging technologies.
By supporting the Director of Career Programs and Partnership, establish clear, scaffolded STEAM pathways that prepare students—particularly students of color—for competitive college majors and careers in underrepresented, high-growth industries.
Support students’ participation in STEAM competitions, showcases, internships, and capstone projects.
Oversee safety procedures, inventory systems, and technology access.
Ensure the space is well-organized, accessible, and ready for instructional use throughout the year.
Use student performance data and feedback to evaluate and refine instructional practices and STEAM pathway programming.
Engage in regular reflection, coaching cycles, and professional learning aligned with Carmen’s growth-oriented culture.
Collaborate with school leadership and colleagues to strengthen vertical alignment and cross-disciplinary connections.