Lower School STEM Teacher - Family Leave Position (Full Time)

Town School for Boys • San Francisco, CA

26d • $75,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Town School for Boys is a K-8 all-boys independent school located in San Francisco with approximately 415 students, of whom 49% come from self-identified families of color, and a faculty: student ratio of 1:6. Our diverse faculty and staff can be characterized by their warmth, collegiality, and dedication to our mission and values . At Town, learning is prized, love of school is essential, and boyhood is celebrated. For more information, please visit our Town Facts pag e , read about " Why a Boys' School ," or learn about our community of belonging . Specific Responsibilities: Town School is seeking a full-time Lower School STEM Teacher to work with students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. An ideal candidate would be able to promote critical thinking and problem-solving through daily activities and project-based learning experiences. There are weekly faculty and department meetings, as well as weekly lunch and recess duty obligations. Faculty are expected to take an active role in the school by contributing to committees, chaperoning field trips, and attending student performances and athletic events. Students at Town learn science via hands-on inquiry using frameworks from institutions such as the Exploratorium’s Inquiry Institute. Subject matter is integrated across disciplines and is grounded in the Next Generation Science Standards. In recent years, there has been greater emphasis on engineering, coding, and robotics, alongside core scientific understanding. Our Lower School STEM teachers are also technology integration leaders and, as such, are an integral part of our efforts to use age-appropriate applications and tools to advance student learning.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of science
• Passion for engineering, coding, and robotics
• Candidates should be strong in their use of technology tools for teaching.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of teaching experience
• Experience in early childhood education
• A teaching credential or master's degree

Responsibilities

• Promote critical thinking and problem-solving through daily activities and project-based learning experiences.
• Attend weekly faculty and department meetings.
• Fulfill weekly lunch and recess duty obligations.
• Contribute to committees.
• Chaperone field trips.
• Attend student performances and athletic events.
• Use age-appropriate applications and tools to advance student learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time