MAGNET THEME ENRICHMENT INSTRUCTOR-PROJECT STEAM presso AREA COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Description

Position Summary

The STEAM Teacher develops, delivers, and refines interdisciplinary learning experiences that integrate science, technology, engineering, art/design, and mathematics. The teacher promotes inquiry, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving through hands-on, project-based learning. They cultivate a classroom culture where students feel safe to experiment, collaborate, take intellectual risks, and explore authentic real-world challenges. The STEAM Teacher collaborates schoolwide to support PBIS, restorative practices, and SEL frameworks while fostering innovation and curiosity.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum

• Design and implement standards-aligned STEAM lessons that integrate multiple disciplines through inquiry, design thinking, and project-based learning.

• Facilitate hands-on learning using tools such as robotics, coding platforms, engineering kits, makerspace materials, digital media, and art/design processes.

• Teach students to use the engineering design cycle (ask, imagine, plan, create, improve).

• Integrate art and creativity into STEM concepts to deepen understanding and engagement.

• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including multilingual learners and students with disabilities.

• Use formative and summative assessments to measure skills such as creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and content mastery.

Classroom Environment & Culture

• Create a safe, inclusive, and well-organized makerspace or STEAM classroom that encourages exploration and responsible material use.

• Uphold and reinforce PBIS expectations using proactive, strengths-based approaches.

• Apply restorative practices to build relationships, model conflict resolution, and provide structured reflection after mistakes or conflicts.

• Promote a growth mindset culture where students persist through challenges and celebrate productive struggle.

Collaboration & Professional Learning

• Partner with grade-level teams to connect STEAM concepts to core content areas and schoolwide projects.

• Collaborate with staff to integrate technology and arts across classrooms.

• Participate actively in professional learning related to STEAM instruction, PBIS, restorative practices, and SEL/RULER frameworks.

• Maintain communication with families about student progress, projects, and showcases.

• Attend required meetings, duty assignments, and school events.

School Community & Enrichment

• Lead or support schoolwide STEAM initiatives, makerspace programming, science fairs, robotics challenges, coding clubs, and student showcases.

• Manage STEAM materials, budgets, tools, and safety protocols.

• Display student projects and create opportunities for students to share their work with the school community.

• Promote equitable access to STEAM learning for all students.

External Candidates please apply online at www.aces.org. Internal candidates should apply via the "Careers at ACES" link on Interfaces.

EEO/AAE

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, STEM field, Technology, Engineering, Art/Design, or related area required; Master’s degree preferred.

• Valid state teaching certification (elementary, science, technology education, art, or other relevant certification area).

• Demonstrated experience teaching or facilitating STEAM, STEM, makerspace, or project-based learning.

• Strong foundational knowledge of engineering principles, coding, design thinking, art/design integration, and inquiry learning.

• Commitment to equity, creativity, and the belief that all students can succeed in STEAM environments.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience with robotics, coding platforms, digital fabrication, or makerspace technologies.

• Experience integrating arts and design into STEM instruction.

• Familiarity with restorative and trauma-informed practices.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

• Passion for fostering curiosity, innovation, and creative problem-solving.