STEM Educator

Milford Public Schools•Milford, CT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

John F. Kennedy Elementary School is looking for a STEM Educator to work directly with students and staff to nurture curiosity, inspire creativity, and provide authentic experiences grounded in the district’s model of high-quality instruction. A co-teaching model between the Elementary STEM Educator and the classroom teacher will be utilized to provide a collaborative approach to instruction both in the classroom as well as the STEM lab. As the school’s lead scientist, the STEM Educator ensures all students engage in the ‘doing’ of science en route to acquiring a core body of knowledge, an understanding and appreciation of the nature of the discipline, and the ability to think and reason scientifically in order to make sense of the world around them. This position is available August 24, 2026.

Requirements

Elementary certification endorsement covering grades K-5
Minimum of 4 years classroom teaching experience
Deep understanding of the NGSS and best practice in high-quality science instruction
Experience leading professional learning

Nice To Haves

Current Milford Public Schools Teachers preferred.
Curriculum writing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Co-create and enact a common vision and culture for STEM education in Milford Public Schools
Collaborate with Instructional Supervisors, other Elementary STEM Educators as well as the middle and high school science departments to ensure a coherent, cohesive, and comprehensive progression towards the actualization of the applicable tenants of the MPS Vision of a Learner
Plan and teach lessons that exemplify the features of the district’s model of high quality instruction in collaboration with classroom teachers both in and out of the STEM Lab
Coordinate use of the STEM lab for all K-5 classes
Provide opportunities for family engagement in STEM (i.e. Family STEM Night, Science Expo, Design challenge)
Unpack units with classroom teachers/grade level teams
Provide professional learning to teachers and administrators in relation to the NGSS, high quality science instruction, and other topics as the need arises.