SmartLab (STEM) Teacher for the 2026-2027 School Year
About The Position
St. Therese Academy seeks an innovative, collaborative, and mission-driven educator to serve as our SmartLab Teacher beginning in the 2026–2027 school year. This role is a unique opportunity to lead our new SmartLab program and teach STEM specials classes for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. The SmartLab Teacher will facilitate hands-on, project-based learning experiences designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and design thinking skills. This educator will inspire curiosity, guide students through authentic problem solving, and cultivate a growth mindset in a dynamic lab setting aligned with our Catholic mission. This educator will play a key role in shaping the vision and culture of innovation at St. Therese Academy. About St. Therese Academy St. Therese Academy fosters a faith-filled Catholic Christian community in an environment of academic excellence where students are empowered to realize their full potential. We are committed to forming students who are curious learners, compassionate leaders, and thoughtful problem solvers.
Requirements
- Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Valid California teaching credential (preferred but not required for candidates with strong STEM background)
- Experience teaching or working with elementary or middle school students (preferred)
- Background or strong interest in STEM, engineering, robotics, coding, design thinking, or project-based learning
- Experience facilitating hands-on learning environments preferred
- Strong organizational and classroom management skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Clear criminal background check (Livescan required)
- Positive professional references
Responsibilities
- Teach STEM specials classes for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade
- Facilitate hands-on, project-based SmartLab learning experiences aligned with SmartLab curriculum pathways
- Design and adapt lessons appropriate for a wide range of developmental levels
- Guide students through the design process, encouraging creativity, iteration, and problem solving
- Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs
- Create a safe, engaging, and well-organized lab environment
- Support the launch and ongoing development of the SmartLab program
- Maintain SmartLab equipment, materials, and technology
- Evaluate and refine program implementation in collaboration with school leadership
- Support student showcases, demonstrations, or events highlighting student learning
- Integrate STEM concepts including engineering, coding, robotics, digital media, and design thinking
- Use formative assessment to monitor student progress and adjust instruction
- Foster student agency, collaboration, and critical thinking
- Support development of executive functioning and project management skills
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to connect SmartLab learning with grade-level curriculum when appropriate
- Communicate student learning with families
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional learning, and school initiatives
- Support and uphold the mission and philosophy of Catholic education
- Model Christian values and foster a respectful and inclusive learning environment
- Integrate opportunities for reflection and ethical thinking within projects
- Attend required SmartLab Facilitator Training prior to the start of the school year
- Engage in ongoing SmartLab professional development and program learning
- Participate in school and diocesan professional development opportunities
- Establish a positive learning culture and maintain strong classroom management
- Collect and analyze student learning data to inform instruction
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians
- Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices
- Participate in professional development
- Maintain a neat and organized SmartLab environment
- Demonstrate professionalism with students, staff, and families
- Observe confidentiality regarding student and staff information
- Supervise duties as assigned
- Respond to communication in a timely manner
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
