STEAM Enhancement Teacher

Adventure Christian School • Roseville, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and organized educator to develop and teach our elementary STEAM Enhancement Program for students in Kindergarten through 2nd Grade. This unique position provides the opportunity to design engaging, hands-on learning experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. The STEAM Enhancement Teacher will create a year-long curriculum following a scope and sequence established by the school. Students will explore one STEAM focus area each month through weekly 45-minute lessons that are developmentally appropriate and differentiated for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited college or university, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrate Christ-like attributes in speech and actions.
• Demonstrate spiritual maturity, organizational ability, and leadership qualities.
• Three or more years of experience working in a school environment preferred.
• Expert level of technology and 21st century learning understanding and application.
• Deep knowledge of content standards, effective instructional strategies, and assessment driven instruction.
• Demonstrate the ability to create and implement strategies for weaving STEAM experiences into Kindergarten – 2nd grade classrooms.
• Experience with developing and writing curriculum.
• Must pass a pre-employment reference and background screen.
• Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Spiritual Maturity
• Effective Communication
• Influence/Contribution
• Relationship Building/People Stewardship
• Organization & Attention to Detail
• Scope (initiative, expertise in education and library services, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Develop and write a year-long STEAM curriculum aligned with the school’s scope and sequence.
• Prepare lesson materials and activities during the scheduled prep period.
• Submit supply request within an established budget to support instructional activities.
• Care for and organize STEAM materials and equipment.
• Model, deliver, and craft student-centered, hands-on learning experiences around Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math that encourage creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.
• Teach one 45-minute STEAM lesson each week to all Kindergarten – 2nd grade classes (currently 9 classes per week).
• Differentiate lessons to meet the development needs of each grade level while maintaining consistent learning objectives.
• Maintain a positive, organized, and well-managed classroom environment.
• Integrate Biblical principles into instruction and activities as appropriate.
• Utilize effective organizational and time management practices to maximize productivity.
• Recognize the value of time-on-task and demonstrate overall good use of the workday.
• Maintain effective communication with students, parents, faculty, office staff, volunteers, and administration.
• Clearly communicate compassion and empathy to all students in keeping with the mission of the school.
• Reflect a Christ-like spirit in all relationships.
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle when dealing with conflicts and personal problems that arise between individuals.
• Arrive punctually and attend all duties, programs, and meetings scheduled by administration.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development opportunities, and staff training, as required.
• Respectful of the confidentiality of private information relating to students, colleagues, and the operations of the school.
• Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth.
• Provide input and constructive recommendations regarding school programs.
• Support the broader program of the school by attending extra-curricular activities when possible.
• Assist with school events and activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the administration.
• Actively support and maintain safety standards, training, and an ongoing safety program, resulting in a safe and healthy work and school environment.
• Be familiar with the school's fire, earthquake, lockdown, and emergency procedures and assist students whenever needed.
• Participate in assigned roles within the school's disaster preparedness plan.
• Comply with requirements to report reasonable suspicion of child abuse.

Benefits

• Biblical base for academic education
• Partner with parents in growing children in Christ
• Biblically based academic curriculum
• Teach principles from God's Word
• Scheduled prep period for lesson preparation, curriculum writing, and material organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level