Middle School STEAM Teacher

Louisiana Key Academy•Covington, LA

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About The Position

Louisiana Key Academy, a Charter School for Dyslexic children, is looking for a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) teacher to implement a strong STEAM program for students in grades 6-7. The ideal candidate would have teaching and or academic experience with computer science, robotics, and other STEAM-related fields, and a passion for working with children in 6-8 grade. This position will be a 6th grade specific course offered in conjunction with the LSU Cain Center– “Step into Computer Science.”

Requirements

At least 1 year of middle school grade teaching experience.
Knowledge of dyslexia or willingness to participate in professional development to build dyslexia knowledge
Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects, materials, and student needs.
Ability to effectively manage multiple groups of students in a positive classroom environment.
Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
Enthusiasm and passion for fostering a love of learning and curiosity in students.
Growth mindset and willingness to continuously learn and improve.
Content knowledge in STEAM subjects.

Nice To Haves

Experience with building/creating curriculum.
Creativity and the ability to think outside the box.
Comfortable learning about new technological teaching aids, topics, methods, robotics kits, equipment, and new software.

Responsibilities

Attend a STEAM-based training offered through the LSU Cain Center and maintain required documentation and communication with mentors at LSU.
Integrate literacy and communication skills into STEAM lessons to support students with language-based learning difficulties.
Facilitate student-led projects and encourage inquiry-based learning.
Incorporate engineering design processes to develop students’ problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Support cross-curricular connections between STEAM subjects and core academic content.
Engage in ongoing professional development related to STEAM, dyslexia education, and instructional best practices.
Coordinate with community partners and industry professionals to bring real-world experiences into the classroom.
Develop and implement assessment strategies to measure student growth in STEAM competencies.
Lead or support extracurricular STEAM initiatives, such as coding clubs, robotics teams, or science fairs.
Collaborate with and report to STEAM and Science Content Specialist and STEAM and Science Lead Content Teacher.
Document student learning.
Organize and manage inventory of STEAM supplies and equipment and the classroom environment.