Middle School STEM Teacher

Location

Name of Facility:
Mary Our Queen
Address: 3405 S 119 St. Omaha, Nebraska 68144

The Middle School STEM Teacher is responsible for designing, implementing, and assessing a rigorous STEM curriculum for students in grades 6-8. In addition to classroom instruction, the STEM Teacher will serve as a lead instructional coach, assisting fellow educators in integrating technology and STEM methodologies across all content areas. The goal is to foster a standards-based, data-driven environment that prepares students for high school rigor through hands‑on, inquiry-based learning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Curriculum Frameworks:
  Strong familiarity with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Archdiocese of Omaha standards
• Inquiry-Based Learning:
  Facilitate project-based learning experiences that challenge students to apply the engineering design process to complex, real-world problems.
• Robotics & Physical Computing:
  Mastery of Vex Robotics (IQ/V5), Microbits, and the transition from block-based to text-based coding.
• Digital Fabrication:
  Proficiency in 3D Printing and CAD software (e.g., Tinkercad or Onshape), leading students through the full design‑to‑prototype cycle.
• Digital Literacy:
  Expert use of Google for Education, Chromebooks, and iPads as professional tools for research and presentation.
• Instructional
  
  Coaching:
  
  Serve as a collaborative resource for fellow teachers, helping them integrate STEM components into their own subject areas (Math, Social Studies, etc.).
• Assessment:
  Implement a robust, data-driven assessment framework that evaluates student mastery of Archdiocesan and NGSS standards while measuring growth in essential competencies such as iterative problem‑solving and collaborative design.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Science, or a related technical field.
• Valid NE Teaching Certificate with Middle School Endorsement.
• Safe Environment Certified.