MAGNET THEME ENRICHMENT INSTRUCTOR-PROJECT STEAM

ACES•Hamden, CT

35d•$53,641 - $78,056

About The Position

Position Summary The STEAM Teacher develops, delivers, and refines interdisciplinary learning experiences that integrate science, technology, engineering, art/design, and mathematics. The teacher promotes inquiry, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving through hands-on, project-based learning. They cultivate a classroom culture where students feel safe to experiment, collaborate, take intellectual risks, and explore authentic real-world challenges. The STEAM Teacher collaborates schoolwide to support PBIS, restorative practices, and SEL frameworks while fostering innovation and curiosity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education, STEM field, Technology, Engineering, Art/Design, or related area required; Master's degree preferred.
Valid state teaching certification (elementary, science, technology education, art, or other relevant certification area).
Demonstrated experience teaching or facilitating STEAM, STEM, makerspace, or project-based learning.
Strong foundational knowledge of engineering principles, coding, design thinking, art/design integration, and inquiry learning.
Commitment to equity, creativity, and the belief that all students can succeed in STEAM environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with robotics, coding platforms, digital fabrication, or makerspace technologies.
Experience integrating arts and design into STEM instruction.
Familiarity with restorative and trauma-informed practices.
Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Passion for fostering curiosity, innovation, and creative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Design and implement standards-aligned STEAM lessons that integrate multiple disciplines through inquiry, design thinking, and project-based learning.
Facilitate hands-on learning using tools such as robotics, coding platforms, engineering kits, makerspace materials, digital media, and art/design processes.
Teach students to use the engineering design cycle (ask, imagine, plan, create, improve).
Integrate art and creativity into STEM concepts to deepen understanding and engagement.
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
Use formative and summative assessments to measure skills such as creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and content mastery.
Create a safe, inclusive, and well-organized makerspace or STEAM classroom that encourages exploration and responsible material use.
Uphold and reinforce PBIS expectations using proactive, strengths-based approaches.
Apply restorative practices to build relationships, model conflict resolution, and provide structured reflection after mistakes or conflicts.
Promote a growth mindset culture where students persist through challenges and celebrate productive struggle.
Partner with grade-level teams to connect STEAM concepts to core content areas and schoolwide projects.
Collaborate with staff to integrate technology and arts across classrooms.
Participate actively in professional learning related to STEAM instruction, PBIS, restorative practices, and SEL/RULER frameworks.
Maintain communication with families about student progress, projects, and showcases.
Attend required meetings, duty assignments, and school events.
Lead or support schoolwide STEAM initiatives, makerspace programming, science fairs, robotics challenges, coding clubs, and student showcases.
Manage STEAM materials, budgets, tools, and safety protocols.
Display student projects and create opportunities for students to share their work with the school community.
Promote equitable access to STEAM learning for all students.