Job Description

The MS STEAM and Technology Teacher designs and implements engaging, hands-on lessons to foster critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills while integrating interdisciplinary connections for students in grades 5-8.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver interactive STEAM and technology-based lessons aligned with ISTE and other STEAM-related curriculum standards.
• Assists students with basic technology skills, troubleshooting and using digital tools.
• Integrate project-based learning, coding, robotics, engineering design and digital literacy into instruction.
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and emerging technologies to engage diverse learners.
• Fosters a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere that encourages curiosity, exploration and teamwork.
• Foster a collaborative and inquiry-driven classroom environment.
• Assess and evaluate student progress through various formative and summative evaluations.
• Maintain and manage classroom technology, including software, hardware and robotics equipment.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams to integrate STEAM concepts across disciplines and support interdisciplinary learning.
• Stay current with educational technology trends and best practices.
• Offer engaging STEAM-related elective courses, such as coding, robotics, game design or digital media.
• Guide students in STEAM competitions, coding clubs or technology-based extracurricular activities.
• Serve as an advisor to a group of Middle School students and supervise daily Study Hall.
• Assist with opening-of-school functions, pre-planning week,  Back to School nights, and complete all assigned tasks from Head of Middle School.
• Actively support school functions, such as athletic events, co-curricular events, and field experiences
• Attend weekly faculty meetings, grade-level meetings and serve on faculty committees as needed.
• Meet responsibilities and deadlines in the classroom and of the school (e.g., fall and spring parent conferences, accurate and timely report writing, weekly grade level team meetings)
• Communicate with parents: return phone calls, emails, and notes in a timely manner.
• Provide extra help to students before or after school and/or study halls when necessary.
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEAM education, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Deep knowledge of content standards, effective instructional strategies and assessment-driven instruction.
• Strong Google Apps for Education skills (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Sites, etc.)
• Experience (or familiarity with) tools such as, but not limited to: 3D printing, TinkerCAD, laser cutting, vinyl cutting, Arduino, Makey-Makey, Sphero, etc.
• Familiarity with Python preferred
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Passion for fostering innovation and curiosity in young learners.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Works in a highly involved and busy environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment.
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.

About Shorecrest Preparatory School

Founded in 1923, Shorecrest is one of the oldest independent schools in Florida serving approximately 950 students from PK to Grade 12. Last year, more than 60% of its graduates matriculated to universities outside the state of Florida. Its curriculum is challenging and offers students multiple opportunities for advanced study through its extensive AP program, advanced elective offerings, and an Independent Study option. St. Petersburg is a vibrant and growing city, named as one of the world’s most attractive small cities for art. It has a lively downtown, abuzz with outdoor concerts and markets, and it is within minutes of some of the most beautiful beaches in the country. Shorecrest Preparatory School welcomes candidates for admission or employment, regardless of age, race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, national or ethnic origin, and does not discriminate on the basis of any category protected by law in the administration of any of its programs.

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