STEM Director

HORIZONS FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN INC • Boston, MA

2d • $86,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The STEM Director works alongside the STEAM Lab team to build and sustain high-quality, developmentally appropriate STEM/STEAM learning experiences. This role will help design a program that can be independently led after the current two-year grant, and lab partnership concludes. This role will strengthen a consistent, curriculum-aligned approach to classroom lab visits by defining activities, learning objectives, and instructional support. The STEM Director will collaborate with teachers to plan and deliver regular STEAM Lab experiences linked to classroom curriculum, modeling strong instruction and supporting clear learning goals for each visit. The STEM Director will work in close partnership with the DevTech research group at Boston College to implement their robotics and coding programs, carry on DevTech’s pedagogical approach to all STEM/STEAM areas at Horizons and engage in active research. In addition, the STEM Director will work with DevTech to position Horizons as a local hub for STEM education for early childhood.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, STEM/STEAM, Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Valid teaching license/certification (where applicable) or demonstrated ability to lead standards-aligned instruction in early childhood/elementary settings.
• 5-7+ years of experience designing and delivering hands-on STEM/STEAM learning experiences for young children.
• Experience coaching educators and/or facilitating professional learning; ability to model instruction and provide actionable feedback.
• Strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practice, inquiry-based learning, and culturally responsive pedagogy
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with classroom teachers, school leaders, and external partners
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to plan, document, and adapt lessons to meet learning objectives
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, well-managed learning environment, including appropriate use of materials and equipment
• Basic proficiency with common digital tools for lesson planning, communication, and tracking participation/outcomes
• Dedicated to Horizons’ mission and embodies core values (Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative, and Passionate)
• Demonstrates core competencies that are critical to success across Horizons (Communication, Collaboration, Cultural Competency, Growth Mindset, and Mission-Driven Excellence)
• This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local and company policy concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and Background record check.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in educational research is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Model high-quality, inquiry-based STEAM instruction in the STEAM Lab and classrooms
• Collaborate with teachers to plan and deliver curriculum-aligned STEAM experiences
• Demonstrate effective teacher–student interactions that build exploration, critical thinking, and problem solving
• Ensure developmentally appropriate and engaging learning experiences for young children
• Design and refine STEM/STEAM curriculum aligned with standards and best practices
• Partner with the Curriculum and Training Manager to ensure alignment across Horizons’ Early Education Center’s curriculum
• Define learning objectives, activities, and instructional supports for lab experiences
• Develop a sustainable STEM program that can operate independently beyond the grant period
• Coach teachers to integrate STEAM concepts into daily classroom instruction
• Facilitate small-group learning sessions to build teachers’ STEAM content knowledge and instructional skills
• Design and lead embedded professional learning throughout the year, including orientations for new and current staff
• Collaborate with DevTech (Boston College) to implement robotics and coding programs
• Coordinate with corporate partners, sponsors, and guest facilitators to ensure alignment to instructional goals and student learning objectives
• Build relationships with community organizations that expand students’ exposure to STEM careers and mentorship opportunities
• Position Horizons as a local hub for early childhood STEM education
• Partner with the DevTech research group on research initiatives, including program implementation and data collection
• Attending DevTech trainings and regular collaboration meetings
• Contribute to the development of innovative programming and instructional approaches
• Plan and support family engagement events featuring hands-on STEM learning experiences
• Promote awareness of STEM learning and career pathways for families and children
• Coordinate logistics of STEM programming, including classroom implementation and scheduling
• Support integration of lab experiences with classroom instruction
• Ensure effective use of materials, resources, and learning environments
• Promote culturally responsive STEAM experiences that affirm students’ identities and lived experiences
• Ensure inclusive, accessible learning opportunities across all program components

Benefits

• Health coverage options designed to be as comprehensive and affordable for you as possible, with Horizons covering between 70-75% of premiums (a value that ranges from an additional $10,000 –30,000 per year based on your enrollment choices).
• HMO and PPO plan for medical coverage
• Most employees pay $117.77 for individual, $235.54 for 2-person, or $370.44 for family coverage per biweekly paycheck
• Never pay more than $300 for individual or $600 for 2-person/family toward deductibles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director