Explore STEM K-8 Teacher- Job #6614

Sierra Vista Unified School District • Sierra Vista, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Elementary School Teacher fosters a dynamic and engaging learning environment integrating interdisciplinary STEM concepts into the curriculum, encouraging students to develop critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. The Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated educators to join our team in beautiful southeast Arizona. This position is located at multiple K-8 schools within the district.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• State of Arizona Standard Professional Elementary K-8 teaching certificate
• Experience working with elementary-aged students in an educational setting
• Proficiency in integrating technology and digital tools into instruction
• Have knowledge, skill and or experience in the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) strategies or be willing to receive training in those strategies
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create an engaging, student-centered learning environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents, and community members.
• Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with students.
• Ability to understand and maintain students' and parents' rights to confidentiality and not violate those rights; nor discuss students in inappropriate places or with anyone not in direct contact with such individual students.
• Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position, is held in the highest of confidentiality.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures, and Board policies, including mandatory reporting procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with a variety of hands-on, inquiry-based learning that prepares students for future academic and career success in STEM fields

Responsibilities

• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student exploration and skill development in STEM.
• Implement a STEM-focused curriculum aligned with state and national educational standards.
• Assist students toward the attainment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.
• Deliver interdisciplinary lesson plans that incorporate science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in engaging, age-appropriate ways.
• Utilize project-based learning (PBL) and inquiry-driven instruction to foster curiosity and exploration.
• Integrate technology, coding, robotics, and engineering principles into lessons.
• Use differentiated instruction strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with special needs.
• Work closely with colleagues, administrators, and support staff to enhance the school's STEM program.
• Collaborate with other educators to develop cross-curricular connections.
• Evaluate, conscientiously and fairly, the accomplishments of students and provide progress reports as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
• Provide an atmosphere, physical and psychological, conducive to learning.
• Maintain accurate permanent academic and attendance records for students.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Governing Board Policy.
• Attend and participate in general faculty and department meetings.
• Cooperate with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional equipment, as applicable.
• Participate in professional development workshops and training to stay current on best practices in arts education.

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Incentives
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources
• Instructional Coaches/Mentoring
• 1 to 1 Technology Program
• health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees
• paid leave
• paid life insurance
• an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan

What This Job Offers

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