Elementary STEM Teacher

Elementary Stem Teacher West Elementary School currently has an opening for an Elementary STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Teacher. The STEM teacher will work with students to introduce STEM topics and prepare our students to collaborate, communicate, think critically, and be creative. As a facilitator and leader, the STEM teacher develops, promotes, and implements a program that will help prepare students to be effective thinkers in STEM fields. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Design and implement hands-on, lab-oriented science, technology, engineering and math lessons, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, to K through 5th grade students Use technology to promote learning, creativity and collaboration Engage and develop students with technology Use individual or small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students and to accommodate circumstances where a variety of projects are being worked on simultaneously Collaborate with grade level teachers and Technology Integration Specialists to integrate grade-level standards, Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards Provide standards-based, structured, project based learning that interconnects STEM subjects Develop rigorous lesson plans that are driven by student assessment Introduce students to various programming models Incorporate mandatory health related topics into the science curriculum Maintain a climate and culture that allows for authentic learning experiences and intellectual growth SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Valid Illinois Professional Educator License Elementary Education K-9, Self-Contained Math and/or Science Endorsement Preferred Instructional Technology Certificate Preferred Experience with Instructional Technology Tools Preferred (Audio/Visual, Word Processing, Presentation, Spreadsheets, and Google Apps for Education, Windows OS, and Apple iPad) PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, have excellent interpersonal communication skills, articulation, creativity, concentration, confidentiality, organization, maintain a positive attitude and cooperativeness. Physical requirements include sitting, bending, standing, walking, moderate lifting of materials and equipment. Please Include: 3 Letters of Reference and/or Credential Packet Transcripts Resume