Elementary Teacher w/focus in Science
Project Impact STEM Academy •Southwest / Boise •Elementary •Not Applicable •Part Time •Apply no later than 4/7/2023•Posted 1Y ago
About this job
Our elementary teachers work as a multidisciplinary team and provide support in multidisciplinary instruction, but are able to focus their instruction on a specific content area such as ELA, Math, or Science education to three grades-levels (1st-3rd grade OR 4th-6th).
We are currently seeking someone that is passionate about Science.
Our science program makes us of NGSS FOSS Kits and Smithsonian Science for the Classroom Kits, in conjunction with our cross-curricular Project-based Learning Units. At the core of our entire program is our STEM-focused Project-based Learning.
PiSTEM Learning Environment:
Teaching at PiSTEM is unlike teaching in a traditional environment. Our teachers know the individual strengths and growth areas for each student. We empower students to own their learning.
By design, our schools are small communities where every student is known. Pi STEM teachers plan by deeply understanding student data and determining what group and individual supports are needed for their students to move forward on complex projects.
This planning requires teachers to consider not only how students are integrating content information into their projects but also how they are applying cognitive skills (e.g. hypothesizing) that stretch across all content areas and the habits of success (e.g. perseverance) that allow them to prepare for the world beyond the classroom.
Pi STEM teachers do not see themselves as disseminators of knowledge but instead as facilitators and coaches to their students.
We are committed to continual growth at PiSTEM. We Prioritize developing leaders from within and are dedicated to providing professional development opportunities built into the academic year. We equip teachers with the tools necessary to improve their practice and tackle challenging issues.
What You Need:
K-8 Elementary Teaching Credential in Idaho OR Secondary Teaching Certificate in a Science (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) with an interest in all sciences.
Bachelor’s Degree
Clear health and background check
Elementary teaching experience required.
Preference to teachers with demonstrated strengths in science.
Who You Are:
You maintain high expectations for all students and believe all students can find success in school, college, and life.
You’re deeply dedicated to social justice and feel motivated by the challenge and impact of teaching in a heterogeneous community and working to close the achievement gap.
You are enthusiastic about STEM experiences.
You embrace STEM education as a culture that crosses multiple disciplines.
You facilitate learning experiences, using a variety of method: project-based learning, direct instruction, small group and individual tasks, formative and summative assessment, direct teacher feedback, public presentation, and more.
You’re passionate about serving as a mentor and advocate for a group of students that you’ll follow year to year.
You are empathetic and culturally competent. You design and implement social and emotional learning experiences in all courses, and you’re open to having hard conversations.
You thrive in innovative environments and are comfortable with the ambiguity that can come with a dynamic and progressive workplace.
You are a leader and actively participate as a member of weekly faculty meetings.
You’re committed to continuous improvement, see feedback as a positive, and have a growth mindset.
You thrive while collaborating and are excited to work with colleagues to maintain the academic integrity of planned lessons and learning experiences for students. You find positivity in share successes.
You use data to track and provide updates on student achievement to faculty, directors, and families
An offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of a background check.
TO APPLY PLEASE SUBMIT: Cover Letter, Resume, Application and Essay Questions from https://sites.google.com/pistem.org/employment/home.
Pay Range: $41,200 - $66,500 (may have additional increase based on legislative action).
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Project Impact STEM Academy is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.