Innovation & Creative Thinking Teacher

INNOVATION & CREATIVE THINKING TEACHERJob Description

Beta is a Title I School wide campus. Part or all of this job could be funded with federal funds.

Mission
The mission of the Innovation & Creative Thinking enrichment teacher is to establish a world-class course through a culture of joyful rigor and develop scholars and leaders who can contribute on a community, national, and international level.

Overview
Under the supervision of the Principal and Dean of Academics, the Innovation & Creative Thinking Teacher will teach the Venture Lab course. He/she designs and facilitates an innovative, hands-on entrepreneurial learning experience for scholars in grades 5-8, with future expansion into high school. This role supports the development of confident leaders, critical thinkers, and problem solvers through real-world experiential learning aligned with Beta Academy's mission.

This position requires a self-starter with a creative mind and a joyful, can-do approach to teaching and learning. Instruction is fully experiential, no lecture-style teaching, and focused on real-world application, collaboration, and innovation.

In addition to teaching Venture Lab, this educator will support targeted Math and Science interventions when not facilitating Venture Lab.

Employment Terms
Full-Time/ On-site / 10 month / Salary: $54,000 - $56,000

Outcomes & Deliverables

• 70% of scholars receiving Math and Science interventions will demonstrate expected growth as evidenced by NWEA MAP, unit assessments, or district benchmarks.
• 100% of Venture Lab classes will complete at least four interdisciplinary projects annually (1 per quarter), integrating Math and/or Science standards through real-world, hands-on learning experiences.
• 85% of scholars will demonstrate proficiency or growth in critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration as measured by a Venture Lab rubric and/or a self-assessment by the scholars.
• 80% of 7th & 8th grade scholars will meet proficiency on a presentation rubric through at least two formal pitches or presentations per year.
• 100% of semesters will include collaboration with at least two Math and/or Science teachers to support instruction and improve student outcomes.

Job Prerequisites

• Bachelor's Degree or higher (Education, STEM, Business, Entrepreneurship, or related field preferred)
• Minimum of 2-3 years of teaching experience (preferred)
• Experience with project-based learning, design thinking, or entrepreneurship education strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to design engaging, hands-on learning experiences while guiding scholars in developing character and empathy
• Passion for innovation, creativity, and real-world learning

Role-Based Competencies

• Teaching & Leadership Skills
• Organization & Planning
• High Standards
• Openness to Feedback and Ideas
• Proactivity
• Efficiency
• Communication
• Team Work
• Attention to Detail
• Problem-Solving
• Emotional Intelligence
• Flexibility/Adaptability

Beta Culture Competencies

• Creativity
• Joy
• Culture of Honor
• Crucial Conversations
• Integrity
• Innovative Thinking

Essential Duties: Venture Lab Instruction & Facilitation

• Design and facilitate engaging Venture Lab experiences for grades 5-8, with future expansion into high school.
• Use the Venture Lab and Project Lead the Way curriculum with excellence and fidelity.
• Implement a fully experiential, hands-on learning environment. No lecture-based instruction. This is a non-traditional classroom.
• Guide scholars through entrepreneurial learning cycles including creativity, idea generation, problem-solving, prototyping, and pitching
• Facilitate real-world challenges where scholars identify problems, develop solutions, and present ideas
• Use Venture Lab-aligned activities such as:
  • Creativity exploration (e.g., invention challenges, observation activities)
  • Entrepreneurial thinking (e.g., product analysis, pitching ideas)
  • Design thinking and prototyping (e.g., building, testing, iterating solutions)
• Foster student ownership of learning through collaboration, inquiry, and reflection
• Build a joyful, high-energy, and innovative classroom culture
• Develop confident communicators, leaders, and risk-takers
• Foster curiosity, resilience, and deep critical thinking
• Provide targeted Math and Science intervention support when not teaching Venture Lab
• Use data and collaboration to support scholar growth and achievement
• Collaborate with teachers, leadership, and intervention teams
• Participate in professional development and continuous learning
• Build connections to real-world experiences, industries, and partnerships
• Model joyful, student-centered instruction and a strong work ethic

High-Leverage Venture Lab Responsibilities

• Facilitate authentic, real-world learning experiences by ensuring 100% of scholars have the opportunity to participate in at least one competition or public-facing showcase annually (e.g., Venture Lab Challenge, Diamond Challenge, Conrad Challenge, DECA, Junior Achievement), where they apply STEM, business, and entrepreneurial thinking to solve real problems and present their ideas.
• Build and sustain…