Middle School STEAM Teacher

Description

Louisiana Key Academy, a Charter School for Dyslexic children, is looking for a Science, Technology,

Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) teacher to implement a strong STEAM program for students in

grades 6-7. The ideal candidate would have teaching and or academic experience with computer science,

robotics, and other STEAM-related fields, and a passion for working with children in 6-8 grade. This

position will be a 6th grade specific course offered in conjunction with the LSU Cain Center- "Step into

Computer Science."

Requirements

? Attend a STEAM-based training offered through the LSU Cain Center and maintain required

documentation and communication with mentors at LSU.

? Integrate literacy and communication skills into STEAM lessons to support students with

language-based learning difficulties.

? Facilitate student-led projects and encourage inquiry-based learning.

? Incorporate engineering design processes to develop students' problem-solving and

critical-thinking skills.

? Support cross-curricular connections between STEAM subjects and core academic content.

? Engage in ongoing professional development related to STEAM, dyslexia education, and

instructional best practices.

? Coordinate with community partners and industry professionals to bring real-world experiences

into the classroom.

? Develop and implement assessment strategies to measure student growth in STEAM

competencies.

? Lead or support extracurricular STEAM initiatives, such as coding clubs, robotics teams, or

science fairs.

? Collaborate with and report to STEAM and Science Content Specialist and STEAM and

Science Lead Content Teacher.

? Document student learning.

? Organize and manage inventory of STEAM supplies and equipment and the classroom

environment.

Character Traits and

Preferred Experience:

? At least 1 year of middle school grade teaching experience.

? Knowledge of dyslexia or willingness to participate in professional development to build

dyslexia knowledge

? Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects, materials, and student needs.

? Ability to effectively manage multiple groups of students in a positive classroom environment.

? Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

? Enthusiasm and passion for fostering a love of learning and curiosity in students.

? Growth mindset and willingness to continuously learn and improve.

? Content knowledge in STEAM subjects.

?

Experience with building/creating curriculum.

? Creativity and the ability to think outside the box.

? Comfortable learning about new technological teaching aids, topics, methods, robotics kits,

equipment, and new software.