JOB DESCRIPTION: STEAM TEACHER
Qualitfications: Current Alabama Teacher's Certification, bachelor's degree or higher in early
childhood or elementary education. Three (3) years of successful certified teaching experience.
Experience teaching STEM, Robotics, and/or innovative classroom instruction is strongly
preferred.Provide daily instruction related to STEAM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Arts and Math) for students in grades K-5. STEAM goes beyond traditional STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) by incorporating the arts to foster creativity,
problem-solving, and critical thinking. STEAM encourages students to think outside the box and
apply their knowledge in innovative ways.
Specific Duties:
Prepares and delivers high-quality, interactive STEM instruction for elementary students by
creating lesson plans that are culturally relevant for a diverse student population.
Coordinates opportunities for students to engage with industry/subject matter experts (e.g.,
guest speakers, visits to area laboratories, etc.).
Be a role model/mentor, promoting well-being, development, confidence, and success;
motivate and inspire all to be active students in STEM activities, encouraging their long-term
involvement.
Encourage the development of positive peer relationships among students.
Designs and adapts curriculum for students in a fun, interactive, and empowering learning
environment.
Ability to organize effectively (STEM nights at the school, Science Fairs, and district STEM
projects).
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.
Maintain STEAM lab/maker space with instructional materials to integrate core curriculum
standards
Teaching and facilitating hands-on project based learning experiences for students of
various ages
Incorporating artistic disciplines such as visual arts, music, drama, or digital media into
interdisciplinary projects.
Helping students express scientific or mathematical ideas through artistic formats (e.g.,
infographics, animations, sculptures, or performance).
HOW TO APPLY: All applicants should complete the State of Alabama on-line application and attach it to the specific job number in order to be eligible for hire. This application can be found on the website https://www.careersalk12education.org/
Any questions should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (334) 607-0686 or (334) 223-6730
(The funding for and duration of this position are finite, Pursuant to the Students First Act of 2011,
Section 4(3)(b), tenure may not be gained by time served in this position).
SPECIAL NOTE: The person selected for this position must agree to a background check, be fingerprinted, and pay a $46.20 fee. This is required by law.
SPECIAL NOTE: For employees starting work after the beginning date of the work term, the salary will be pro-rated and based on the number of contract days left in the school year, divided by the remaining months in the contract year.
THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. "NO PERSON SHALL BE DENIED EMPLOYMENT OR BE EXCLUDED FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY, SEX, RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, COLOR OR AGE."