STEAM Instructor

Educational Empowerment Group•Columbus, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The STEAM Instructor will develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning and common core standards. They will use computers and other technology provided to assist students, adapting and enriching the curriculum using multiple strategies and online tools in imaginative ways to actively engage students in their learning. This role requires someone who is information, media, and technology savvy, sees the potential in emerging tools and web technologies, and can manipulate them to serve students’ needs. The instructor will develop classroom experiences that teach students not only facts but how to apply what they learn to solve real-world problems. They will guide students to develop broader competencies increasingly important for success in an ever more complex and demanding world of 21st Century Skills, and provide ample opportunities for all students to develop these skills in activities outside the classroom such as student organizations, physical activities, and service learning. The role involves creating engaging and empowering learning experiences for all learners, being fully connected to learning data and tools for using the data, and utilizing content, resources, and systems to create, manage, and assess engaging and relevant learning experiences directly for their students in support of learning both inside and outside school. The STEAM Instructor reports to the Principal.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree
Certification/Licensure in appropriate teaching area
NCLB Highly Qualified
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient in computer applications
Knowledgeable in use of web resources, online tools, technology tools, etc.
Effective organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks
Satisfactory completion of local, state, and federal criminal history check and TB test.

Nice To Haves

Student-centric, holistic, and teach about how to learn as much as teaching about the subject area.
Models tolerance, global awareness, reflective practice, and models the behaviors we expect from our students.
Information, media and technology savvy.
Must see the potential in emerging tools and web technologies and manipulate them to serve the students’ needs.
Engaging and empowering learning experiences for all learners.
Fully connected to learning data and tools for using the data.
Demonstrating a model of “connected educators” – this replaces solo practitioners (sage on the stage).

Responsibilities

Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning and common core standards.
Uses computers and other technology provided to assist students.
Adapts and enriches the curriculum using multiple strategies and online tools in imaginative ways to actively engage students in their learning.
Develop classroom experiences that teaches students not only the facts but how to apply what they learn to solve real world problems.
Guide students to develop the broader competencies increasingly important for success in an ever more complex and demanding world of 21st Century Skills.
Provide ample opportunities to all students to develop 21st century skills in activities outside the classroom such as student organizations, physical activities, and service learning.
Create, manage, and assess engaging and relevant learning experiences.
Understands, accepts, and abides by the Academy’s philosophy and mission statement in all his/her school activities.
Responsible for implementing instructional practices for all STEAM related classes.
Prepares instructional lesson plans as directed.
Administers all standardized tests as directed.
Keeps accurate records on each student such as: grade books and report cards, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior/discipline records.
Maintains confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters.
Works with staff to improve student learning and achievement.
Deploys sound classroom management techniques.
Engage in collaboration with colleagues demonstrating a model of “connected educators”.
Develop positive working relationships with students, parents, school personnel and the public.
Attend and/or participate in school activities as directed by the Principal such as: staff meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, chaperone student activities, provide guidance for students, participate on faculty committees, study and help resolve school problems.
Follows all corporate and Academy policies and procedures.
Participates in professional development workshops/programs.
Maintain status of Highly Qualified Teacher as per federal definition.
Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Principal and Management Company.