STEAM Teacher (Hoover School) 2026-2027 School Year

Redwood City School District•Redwood City, CA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

STEAM Teachers at RCSD are dedicated professionals who foster a safe, supportive, inspirational, rigorous, joyful, and inclusive learning environment. They are committed to instilling a passion for learning, emphasizing student strengths, and supporting all learners, including those of all abilities, ethnicities, cultural identities, LGBTQ+ youth, and multilingual learners. Under the guidance of the site Principal and in collaboration with the District Staff Development Department, STEAM teachers will deliver STEAM educational programs for students in grades TK-8. They will also support each school site in developing and implementing District STEAM initiatives and curriculum. The purpose of this role is to expand access and ensure equity of opportunity for all RCSD students to engage in electives or integrated learning experiences that enhance college and career readiness through hands-on, experiential learning in STEAM fields. To broaden access to high-quality electives, STEAM Teachers will build capacity at each site by training and coaching site-based teachers and designing programs tailored to the specific needs and resources of each school.

Requirements

Appropriate valid California credential authorizing service in the electives for grades TK-8.
Must meet requirements of all applicable board policies, state and federal laws, including English language learner certification.
Bachelor’s degree, including all courses to meet credential requirements.
Student teaching (except in the case of designated subjects credential holders); internship; or full-time teaching experience.
Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver’s License as driving from school sites and district sites is required.

Nice To Haves

Possible elective topics could include: Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, Computational and Design Thinking, Visual and Digital Arts and Career Technical Education pathways.

Responsibilities

Support implementation of District STEAM Initiatives, site maker spaces, and integrated lessons for various grade levels.
Help implement and support District STEAM Curriculum and electives across all grades.
Manage a STEAM classroom (for TK-5 positions) utilized by many students throughout the day.
Maintain site STEAM labs with instructional materials.
Integrate core curriculum standards to develop engaging project-based instructional materials and model lessons that promote equity & inclusion, elevate students’ love of learning, develop areas of passion, and foster a sense of inquiry and discovery.
Collaborate with site core curriculum teachers to provide professional development and support implementation of grade level Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and ISTE standards for students.
Assist sites in creating and implementing schedules to deliver STEAM elective course(s) either during the school day or after school.
Participate in district-wide STEAM initiatives and facilitate communication between sites to share best practices and ensure equity of access.
Present, demonstrate, and utilize various educational technologies and tools to aid in sharing subject matter with students.
Help pupils become aware of relationships to others and establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
Evaluate pupil growth and maintain required records.
Communicate with parents regarding individual pupil progress and the school program.
Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Show awareness of the primary importance of children’s self-concept and emotional well-being.
Continue professional growth through participation in in-service education activities and self-selected professional growth activities.
Perform basic attendance accounting and clerical services as required.
Help promote understanding of diverse cultures’ contributions to STEAM innovation and fields of study.
Assume responsibility to maintain open communication and group evaluation of the primary program among all members of the primary staff.
Select and requisition books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies and maintain required inventory records.
Ensure a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting, and ventilation.
Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities as required.
Administer group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
Participate in curriculum development programs.
Share in school activities and participate in faculty committees.
Plan and coordinate the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other para-professionals.