STEM Lab Teacher

Position Type:
Primary/Elementary/K-2 Teacher

Date Posted:
2/8/2026

Location:
122 BROOKHOLLOW ELEMENTARY

Job Description

Position Title:

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Lab Teacher

Reports To:

Campus Principal

Primary

Purpose:

The Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Lab Teacher provides high-quality, hands-on STEM instruction through the Project Lead the Way curriculum and aligned campus STEM programming. This position is responsible for engaging all students in rigorous, standards-aligned STEM learning experiences that develop academic achievement, problem-solving skills, and STEM fluency. The PLTW Lab Teacher implements effective instructional practices, maintains a structured and safe lab environment, and supports the district's mission to prepare students for future academic and career success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• PLTW training or willingness to complete required PLTW professional development and STEM camp for teachers (on campus)

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of Project Lead the Way curriculum and STEM instructional practices
• Understanding of the Engineering Design Process and inquiry-based learning
• Ability to integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics concepts
• Knowledge of STEM fluency skills including collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity, and resilience
• Ability to implement effective classroom management and instructional strategies
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instruction

• Plan and deliver Project Lead the Way lessons aligned to curriculum standards, PLTW Scope & Sequence and district expectations.
• Facilitate hands-on STEM learning experiences using the Engineering Design Process.
• Explicitly teach and reinforce STEM fluency skills during instruction.
• Integrate literacy, numeracy, and scientific reasoning into STEM lab activities.

Classroom Management and Culture

• Establish and maintain a safe, organized, and engaging lab environment.
• Implement consistent routines, procedures, and behavioral expectations.
• Foster a positive classroom culture that encourages productive struggle, collaboration, and learning from mistakes.

Assessment and Student Progress

• Assess student learning using formative and summative measures.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Provide timely feedback to support student growth and mastery.

Collaboration and Professional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with classroom teachers, instructional staff, and administrators to support campus STEM goals.
• Participate in professional development and required PLTW training.
• Support campus STEM events, family engagement activities, and related programs.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with district and campus policies.

Student Growth and Development

• Support student mastery of grade-level academic standards through STEM instruction.
• Develop students' problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Promote critical thinking, creativity, and perseverance.
• Help students build confidence and interest in STEM learning and future pathways.