Teacher - STEM - Elementary

Douglas County School District•Surrey, BC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Facilitates an innovative classroom environment for students to construct their own learning opportunities using design thinking, engineering, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving and communication. Collaborates with other STEM and content-area teachers to authentically integrate multiple disciplines (topics such as alternative energy, robotics, mechanics and social innovation). Understanding of problem-based learning and the ability to measure student growth in nontraditional ways.

Requirements

CO Teacher License - Colorado Department of Education
Bachelor's Degree: Engineering
Bachelor's Degree: Social Sciences
Bachelor's Degree: Technology Education

Responsibilities

Utilize technology and integrate the use of technology to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities, instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, observe, evaluate, encourage and provide feedback on student's performance and development.
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school, and apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.
Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development, preparing required reports on students and activities.
Perform duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and supporting certain extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations, participating in department and school meetings, and parent meetings.
Plan, organize and implement an appropriate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

health
vision
dental
health savings account (HSA)
flexible spending accounts (FSA)
District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
short and long-term disability
critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
employee assistance program (EAP)
voluntary 401(k)
403(b)
457 retirement plan options
paid sick and personal time