Elementary STEAM Teacher

Mohawk Local School District•Sycamore, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary STEAM teacher is responsible for developing and implementing a multi-disciplinary curriculum that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. The primary goal is to foster a “maker mindset” by encouraging students to think critically, solve complex problems, and engage in hands-on, project-based learning. This teacher will manage the school’s STEAM lab or Makerspace and collaborate with classroom teachers to enhance core curriculum through STEAM integration. NOTE: The lists below are not ranked in order of importance

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Science, Math, or a related field
Certification: Valid State Teaching License (Elementary or Subject-Specific)
Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with elementary-level STEAM tools (e.g., Scratch, Blockly, LEGO Education, Dash & Dot, Tinkercad, or Ozobots)
Adaptability: Ability to manage a classroom environment that is often loud, messy, and centered on trial-and-error
Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with students, parents, and colleagues
Must be able to lift and move heavy equipment and supplies
Ability to stand for long periods and move throughout the lab to assist students with hands-on builds

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in a Makerspace or STEAM Lab environment
Advanced degree or certification in Educational Technology or STEM Education
Experience with 1:1 iPad or Chromebook environments

Responsibilities

Curriculum Development: Design and deliver engaging, age-appropriate STEAM lessons aligned with state and national standards (e.g., NGSS, ISTE)
Project-Based Learning (PBL): Facilitate hands-on projects that require students to use the Engineering Design Process (Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Improve)
Technology Integration: Instruct students in the use of educational technology, including coding, robotics, 3D printing, digital storytelling, and basic circuitry
Artistic Integration: Ensure the "Arts" are meaningfully woven into STEM projects to encourage creativity, design thinking, and aesthetic expression
Inquiry-Based Instruction: Move beyond rote memorization to foster an environment where student questions drive the learning process
Lab Management: Oversee the organization, inventory, and safety of STEAM lab materials (e.g., consumable supplies, robots, tools)
Collaborative Planning: Act as a resource for grade-level teachers, helping them find ways to integrate STEAM concepts into their literacy and social studies blocks
Assessment: Use authentic assessment methods (portfolios, presentations, rubrics) to evaluate student growth in both technical skills and "soft skills" like collaboration and persistence
Ensure safety of students and staff
Teach and evaluate students using sound instructional practices
Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment, disciplining students when necessary
Prepare clear and timely lesson plans
Provide guidance to students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development
Attend parent/teacher conferences
Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educationally related purposes before and after the instructional day
Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional growth seminars, workshops, etc.
Observe ethics of the teaching profession
Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life and conduct
Notify parents if student is not meeting classroom goals
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
Act as teacher, facilitator and information source in subject area specialty
Teach new concepts and facilitate different activities enabling students to learn in different ways
Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., home and discipline situations, medical background and family history
Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
Attend meetings and in-services as required
Refer attendance, health, and psychological emotional problems to Principal and/or Guidance Counselor
Attend professional growth seminars, workshops, etc., to keep current on relevant issues
Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
Work closely with administrators as part of development teams to discuss and implement new practices such as "team" teaching, special projects, etc.
Serve as a role model for students
Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other instructional materials
Serve on committees and co-curricular activities as agreed upon
Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Assistant Building Principal