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The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Program at Robert L. Craig School seeks talented, dynamic and diverse candidates for part-time certified STEAM Teachers. Under the direction of the Project Director, a STEAM Teacher 3-8 shall support 3-8 Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics curriculum and instruction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains an inventory of all materials and orders replacement materials, as needed through the Educational Coordinator.
• Provides support to students, teachers and parent.
• Provides assistance to teachers and staff members in planning and incorporating STEAM activities into daily instruction.
• Partners with PTA and school organizations to promote STEAM-related activities during the school day or evenings.
• Serves as the teacher representative to the School and District.
• Liaisons with organizations to promote environmental initiatives.
• Coordinate with the Educational Coordinator and attend at least 1 STEM workshop during the current school year. (See NJ Department of Education for upcoming webinars, etc.)
• Assists with data collection and analysis for District STEAM-related grants.
• Assists with the planning and preparation for any upcoming science fairs
• Provides STEAM-related professional development to colleagues.
• Shares best practices in STEAM education with colleagues.
• Assists with other STEAM-related duties, as requested by building principal.
• Any other duties assigned by the Superintendent or Educational Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS:

Cognitive Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with Moonachie School District staff and parents, Meadowlands Area YMCA Staff, business associates, and general community.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.
• Ability to recognize areas of concern relating to elementary education issues and propose or recommend appropriate solutions to problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to exercise initiative and make independent decisions to reschedule work to meet deadlines or to effectively handle emergency work.

Professional Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience as a professional employee in an elementary setting.

• Experience with STEAM Education.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of effective elementary education principles, practices, and trends.
• Ability to perform the above responsibilities at a high level.
• Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education.

Physical Demands

• Occasional travel to School District offices, buildings, classroom and grounds, as well as to various community centers and Meadowlands YMCA Offices.
• Occasional traversing throughout various buildings.
• Often sitting for extended periods.
• Standing for periods of time.

Sensory Ability

Ability to communicate effectively in all aspects of the job.

Temperament

• Ability to work as a leader, coordinator and a member of a team.
• Must be courteous and able to effectively manage job responsibilities.
• Must be cooperative, congenial, service oriented, and promote these qualities.
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to be respectful and empathetic toward students
• Ability to follow directions and give direction to others.
• Ability to create and delegate assignments.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks without supervision.
• Ability to communicate, comprehend and perform complex computations.
• Ability to use correct grammar, sentence structure and spelling.
• Ability to compose clear, concise sentences and paragraphs.
• Ability to organize office setting to efficiently accomplish tasks.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Ability to operate office equipment.
• Ability to use computer technology efficiently including word processing, presentation/webpage software, PowerPoint and Excel software applications.
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential information in accordance with District policies.
• Ability to use technology for group meetings, presentations (i.e. overhead, document camera, projector and video equipment).

Clearances

Must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check, fingerprints, Child Abuse Record Information CARI Check) CPR and First Aid (once hired).

HOURS: 

6-8 hours per week. This position requires flexibility in scheduling and hours of availability based on 21st CCLC program needs. The 21st CCLC requiring the teachers to be available for summer programs, and possibly works 1-2 Saturdays per month.