Part-Time Middle School Electives Teacher

Position Overview:

STEM School Highlands Ranch is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and student-centered Part-Time Middle School Electives Teacher to join our instructional team. The ideal candidate is passionate about engaging students through hands-on, innovative learning experiences that encourage exploration, creativity, and critical thinking.

This position provides an opportunity to teach engaging elective courses that complement our STEM-focused curriculum. We are looking for a flexible educator who enjoys working with middle school students and can create meaningful learning experiences through project-based and real-world applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging elective courses that promote creativity, problem-solving, and student exploration.
• Develop hands-on, problem-based learning activities that encourage critical thinking and collaboration.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needs and abilities.
• Integrate technology and innovative instructional strategies into lessons.
• Assess student progress and provide meaningful feedback.
• Establish clear classroom expectations and maintain effective classroom management.
• Collaborate with colleagues and school leadership to support student success.
• Maintain accurate student records and communicate with families as needed.
• Support STEM School Highlands Ranch's mission, values, and educational philosophy.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Relevant knowledge or experience in the elective subject areas being taught.
• Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to develop engaging instructional experiences for middle school students.
• Ability to meet applicable Colorado teaching authorization requirements.
• Colorado teaching license or appropriate teaching authorization.

Preferred:

• Colorado teaching license or appropriate teaching authorization.
• Previous middle school teaching experience.
• Experience teaching elective or exploratory courses.
• Familiarity with project-based learning and STEM education.
• Experience integrating technology and hands-on activities into instruction.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting of 5 to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand or walk for 90 minutes
• Ability to run short distances
• Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, reaching, and sitting

Schedule:

• Part-time 
• Monday to Friday

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: November 30, 2026.