STEM Elementary Teacher

Talent Vision • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

Talent Vision is partnering with a public charter elementary school in Rochester, NY, to recruit a student-centered STEM Elementary Teacher. The STEM Elementary Teacher will design and deliver inquiry-driven, standards-aligned instruction that integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across the curriculum. This educator will create hands-on, culturally responsive learning experiences that develop students’ problem-solving, collaboration, and computational thinking skills while supporting strong literacy and numeracy growth for all learners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in Education, STEM Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field preferred.
• Valid state elementary teaching certification preferred; endorsements in STEM, science, math, or technology preferred.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of successful elementary classroom teaching experience with demonstrated strength in science and math instruction preferred.
• Experience designing project-based learning, engineering challenges, or hands-on science labs, and using inquiry-based instructional approaches.
• Strong knowledge of state standards in elementary science and math, formative and summative assessment practices, and strategies for differentiation and inclusion.
• Familiarity with age-appropriate educational technology, basic coding platforms, data-collection tools, and digital formative assessments.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills and a commitment to culturally responsive teaching and equitable outcomes for all students.
• Ability to manage classroom materials, labs, and safety protocols for hands-on STEM activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned STEM lessons for elementary students that integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with grade-level ELA and social studies objectives.
• Create and maintain a classroom culture that promotes inquiry, perseverance, collaborative problem solving, intellectual risk-taking, and social-emotional learning.
• Design hands-on labs, engineering challenges, and project-based units that incorporate formative assessment, progress monitoring, and performance tasks to measure mastery and growth.
• Differentiated instruction for diverse learners, including multilingual students and students with disabilities, using scaffolds, accommodations, and targeted interventions to ensure access and rigor for all students.
• Integrate age-appropriate technology, digital tools, and coding experiences to enhance instruction, support data collection, and foster 21st-century skills.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams, special education, and English learner specialists to align units, assessments, and supports across classrooms.
• Analyze formative and summative assessment data to inform instruction, set growth targets, and implement timely interventions.
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress, project work, and ways to support learning at home; facilitate family STEM nights and engagement activities as appropriate.
• Participate in professional learning communities, contribute to curriculum development, and share best practices in STEM pedagogy with colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records of lesson plans, assessment data, and student documentation in accordance with school and district expectations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement options.
• Opportunities for professional growth, STEM-focused training, and leadership development within the Talent Vision network and partner schools.

What This Job Offers

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