K-5 STEAM Teacher

Description

Louisiana Key Academy, a Baton Rouge Charter School for Dyslexic children, is looking for a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) teacher to implement a strong STEAM program for students in grades K-5. The Elementary School STEAM Teacher will teach students in grades Kindergarten-Fifth to prepare them for middle and high school level STEAM classes. The ideal candidate would have teaching and or academic experience with computer science, robotics and other STEAM-related fields and a passion for working with children in K-5 grade. 

Requirements

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Teach STEAM project-based learning units and lessons.
• Teach Coding and Robotics units and lessons.
• Teach Typing skills.
• Incorporate Art into units and lessons.
• Create projects related to real-world problems.
• Collaborate with and report to STEAM Master Teacher and Support Coach.
• Document student learning.
• Organize and manage inventory of STEAM supplies and equipment and the classroom environment.

Character Traits and Preferred Experience:

• At least 1 year of elementary grade teaching experience.
• Content knowledge in STEAM subjects.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple groups of students in a positive classroom environment.
• Experience with building/creating curriculum. 
• Creativity and the ability to think outside the box. 
• Comfortable learning about new technological teaching aids, topics, methods, robotics kits, equipment, and new software.