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Job Description (EN)
Thrive Elementary School
Certificated Teacher STEM Coach (1.0 FTE)
Who We Are
Thrive is a STEM‑focused, K–6 public charter school designed to support families’ needs and dreams. The school offers an accessible and challenging program where students learn and grow in a nurturing small‑school environment. We have high expectations for both academic achievement and student well‑being because we believe in our students and families. At Thrive, we believe every child should have every chance.
Working together, we build curious minds, confident hearts, and big futures.
Thrive is the only STEM‑focused elementary school in Alberta with its own curriculum, providing a unique opportunity for educators to work in an environment deeply immersed in STEM teaching, learning, and programming.
Vision
An accessible and equitable education ecosystem that eliminates opportunity gaps, empowers students to realize their extraordinary potential, and gives rise to positive multi‑generational change.
Eligibility
In order to teach in Alberta, applicants must hold a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate. The successful candidate will demonstrate alignment with the Teaching Quality Standard (TQS) and a strong commitment to embedding literacy, numeracy and STEM across the curriculum.
Position Description
1.0 FTE STEM Coach
The STEM Coach will play a key role in strengthening and expanding Thrive’s locally developed STEM program. This position focuses on both teacher capacity building and student learning, supporting the authentic integration of STEM across the Alberta Education and Childcare elementary curriculum.
Key Responsibilities include:
Collaborating with teachers to infuse STEM learning into daily classroom instruction
Supporting and extending the school’s existing STEM curriculum and practices
Co‑planning and co‑teaching with classroom teachers
Modeling effective instructional strategies in classrooms, particularly in:
Coding
Robotics
Inquiry‑based STEM learning
Coaching students in the use of tools such as Dash robots, Botley, Hummingbird kits, VEX, and similar technologies
Providing ongoing mentorship and professional support to teachers to build confidence and capacity in STEM instruction
Serving as an integral member of the extracurricular team by contributing to the development and facilitation of Thrive Time, ensuring opportunities for students to engage in hands‑on, inquiry‑based STEM enrichment beyond the classroom
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate
Bachelor of Education Degree (or equivalent recognized by Alberta Education)
Professional Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated experience integrating STEM within the Alberta Education and Childcare elementary curriculum (required)
Strong understanding of curriculum design, assessment, and instructional practices for diverse learners
Experience supporting inclusive classrooms, including knowledge of differentiation, IPPs, and EAL learners (asset)
Knowledge of student learning, motivation, and engagement strategies
Experience with or strong interest in coding, robotics, and applied STEM technologies
Professional Dispositions
Passion for STEM education and innovation
Commitment to mentoring and coaching teachers
Strong collaboration and relationship‑building skills
Ability to foster curiosity, problem‑solving, and creativity in both students and staff
Salary and Benefits
Thrive offers a competitive compensation package including:
Salary aligned with provincial teacher salary grids, based on experience and qualifications
Membership in the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund (ATRF)
A comprehensive benefits plan
Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check
Applicants new to Thrive Elementary School who are offered employment must complete and pass a vulnerable sector police information check prior to confirmation of employment (if not completed within the past six months).
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