Position Type: Primary/Elementary/K-2 Teacher
Date Posted: 2/8/2026
Location: 122 BROOKHOLLOW ELEMENTARY
Job Description
Position Title: Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Lab Teacher
Reports To: Campus Principal
Primary Purpose: The Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Lab Teacher provides high-quality, hands-on STEM instruction through the Project Lead the Way curriculum and aligned campus STEM programming. This position is responsible for engaging all students in rigorous, standards-aligned STEM learning experiences that develop academic achievement, problem-solving skills, and STEM fluency. The PLTW Lab Teacher implements effective instructional practices, maintains a structured and safe lab environment, and supports the district's mission to prepare students for future academic and career success.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate
- PLTW training or willingness to complete required PLTW professional development and STEM camp for teachers (on campus)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of Project Lead the Way curriculum and STEM instructional practices
- Understanding of the Engineering Design Process and inquiry-based learning
- Ability to integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics concepts
- Knowledge of STEM fluency skills including collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity, and resilience
- Ability to implement effective classroom management and instructional strategies
- Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instruction
- Plan and deliver Project Lead the Way lessons aligned to curriculum standards, PLTW Scope & Sequence and district expectations.
- Facilitate hands-on STEM learning experiences using the Engineering Design Process.
- Explicitly teach and reinforce STEM fluency skills during instruction.
- Integrate literacy, numeracy, and scientific reasoning into STEM lab activities.
Classroom Management and Culture
- Establish and maintain a safe, organized, and engaging lab environment.
- Implement consistent routines, procedures, and behavioral expectations.
- Foster a positive classroom culture that encourages productive struggle, collaboration, and learning from mistakes.
Assessment and Student Progress
- Assess student learning using formative and summative measures.
- Monitor student progress and adjust instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
- Provide timely feedback to support student growth and mastery.
Collaboration and Professional Responsibilities
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, instructional staff, and administrators to support campus STEM goals.
- Participate in professional development and required PLTW training.
- Support campus STEM events, family engagement activities, and related programs.
- Maintain accurate records and comply with district and campus policies.
Student Growth and Development
- Support student mastery of grade-level academic standards through STEM instruction.
- Develop students' problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
- Promote critical thinking, creativity, and perseverance.
- Help students build confidence and interest in STEM learning and future pathways.
Additional Job Information: Applying for this posting places your name in a pool of applicants who wish to be considered for this position. All applications will be reviewed. Not all applicants will be interviewed.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required
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