LS STEM Faculty

Lower School Stem Specialist

Charles Wright Academy seeks a Lower School STEM Specialist who will foster the developmental and social-emotional development of students while providing rich and varied lessons of developmentally appropriate and engaging STEM curriculum (using CWA's curriculum as a standard platform) as well as Technology curriculum for grades 3 and 4. Candidates will be confident in their ability to foster in students an appreciation of and ability to learn and share the Next Generation Science Standards through a variety of STEM experiences that include project based learning connections with homeroom classrooms, teaching lessons in the forest or outdoor space at least once a week, hands on experimentation, participating in the engineering cycle, and facilitating an excitement for inquiry using the scientific method.

In addition, the Specialist will teach basic technology and application usage to 3rd and 4th grade.

Responsibilities:

• Implement a STEM curriculum in K-4, using the CWA' s science curriculum as the base for teaching. Sharing this curriculum with colleagues and families through a syllabi each year.
• Implement a Technology curriculum for grades 3 and 4 teaching basic principles of usage, online safety, typing skills, coding and research.
• Assess students continuously for developmentally appropriate skills and standards for both STEM and Technology.
• Use a variety of instructional methods to create dynamic, engaging lessons, which support the developmental and social-emotional needs of diverse learners
• Impart the love of STEM and inspire students to participate fully in classroom time.
• Organize and lead a STEAM Night for the Lower School students and families in coordination with other divisions.
• Prepare several grade level family share opportunities throughout the year for families and the school community that demonstrate students' learning in the STEM and homeroom classroom.
• Collaborate with homeroom teachers to coordinate learning experiences, aligning content and curriculum, developing PBL units for both STEM and cross-curricular areas of study, and differentiating classroom experiences for diverse student needs.
• Collaborate with the Lower School Director to plan any community connected events.
• Participate in Lower School Specialist team meetings and work as a team member to support students, families and your team.
• Collaborate with and participate in the endeavors of the STEM department, serving students and aligning curriculum and experiences in all grades PS-12
• Practice thoughtful, respectful, and effective classroom management that supports active, joyful learning and promotes pathways to student self-management.
• Attend all faculty and community meetings.
• Participate in Lower School supervision duties.
• Participate enthusiastically and fully in the life of the school community, including serving as a chaperone for overnights and experiential education field trips, taking part in admissions events along with other school events, and collaborating and communicating with families through conferences, report cards and other necessary means of communication.
• Engage in other duties as assigned by the Division Director and the Head of School

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (in STEM Education or comparable degree)
• Experience teaching STEM to elementary aged students in a school setting
• Demonstrated effective and respectful classroom management skills
• Possess a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and cultural competence evident in programmatic planning, content, and curriculum for a diverse music classroom
• Basic to expert level understanding of Chromebooks

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 Years teaching experience in elementary age students
• Teaching credential or graduate degree

Physical Requirements

Must be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written forms

Must be able to walk up and down stairs

Must be able to lead students in outdoor and forest spaces on a regular basis

Must be able to stand and/or sit for at least 50% of time

Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs on occasion.

Salary & Benefits

This position has a salary range between $61,800 and $94,760 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits available are subject to plan and candidate eligibility.

Insurance :
Medical, Vision, Dental;
Basic Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability;
Health Care FSA; and Dependent Care FSA may be available to employees, premiums are subsidized by the school/employer, subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plan.

Retirement Plan : CWA offers an employer and employee contributed 403(b) plan, starting at 5% and up to a 7.5% employer contribution subject to the terms of the plan documents and employee eligibility.

Paid Sick Leave:
Employees receive 80 hours of paid sick/wellness leave per year.

Personal Leave :
Employees will receive 3 days of personal leave per year.

Other Leave:
All employees are eligible for paid bereavement, jury duty, and professional development leave subject to approval…