STEM Teacher

Miriam Foundation • St. Louis, MO

2d • $48,645 - $63,238

About The Position

Miriam is seeking a dynamic, adaptable, and highly engaged STEM Teacher to join our collaborative team. This student-centered educator will primarily teach middle and/or high school science and mathematics classes in an intimate, small-group setting (averaging 10 students per class). The ideal candidate will administer the instructional program in compliance with school, state, and federal guidelines, providing necessary accommodations and differentiation in reading and writing to serve diverse learning profiles.

Requirements

• Current 9-12th grade certification in science, technology, and/or math
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required
• A passion for working and learning with adolescents
• Ability to work collaboratively on a team and integrate individual learning goals into daily lesson plans
• 5-7 years of experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching students with learning disabilities, ADHD, or other complex learning needs
• Special Education certification/licensure (or a willingness to obtain it)
• Experience with co-teaching models and differentiated instruction
• Project Lead the Way teaching credential (or a willingness to obtain it)
• Ability to work on a team, incorporate individual learning goals into daily lessons
• Must enjoy working and learning with adolescents
• 10 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Curriculum Delivery: Instructs STEM classes and helps teach our Miriam essentials curriculum to support comprehensive student development.
• Student Engagement: Fosters an inclusive classroom culture and utilizes effective management techniques to optimize learning. Inspires students’ passion for science, technology, and engineering while building critical thinking, analysis, and literacy skills.
• Instructional Design: Collaborates with the administrators and other teachers to plan, evaluate, and revise course content and instruction methods tailored to diverse learning profiles.
• Technology Integration: Leverages technology to promote creativity, collaboration, and increased access to the curriculum.
• Experiential Learning: Assists in the planning and execution of our experiential learning programs as needed.
• Collaboration and Communication: Maintains consistent communication with parents and students to build strong collaborative relationships.
• Professional Participation: Actively participates in school-wide curriculum committees, faculty meetings, professional development, and community events (e.g., open houses and parent conferences).
• Flexibility: Demonstrates a willingness to support extracurricular activities, chaperoning events, or coaching, as well as other projects at the school's discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time