Entrepreneur​/STEM Lab Teacher

ENTREPRENEUR & STEM LAB ENRICHMENT TEACHER
Job Description

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

The mission of the Entrepreneur/STEM Lab 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.

Under the supervision of the Principal and Dean of Academics, the Entrepreneur/STEM Lab 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.

• 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.

• 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

• Teaching & Leadership Skills
• Organization & Planning
• High Standards
• Openness to Feedback and Ideas
• Proactivity
• Communication
• Team Work
• Attention to Detail
• Problem‑Solving
• Creativity
• Joy
• Culture of Honor
• Crucial Conversations
• Integrity
• Innovative Thinking
• 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…