STEAM Teacher .5FTEย
Position Title: STEAM Teacher .5FTE
Location: Judson Elementary School
Position Reports To:Building Administrators
Job ID:ย #2583
Internal Close Date: June 19, 2026
External Close Date: July 3, 2026
Anticipated Start Date: Upon Completion of Onboarding; Contractual year begins July 1; First dayย
of school year is August 24, 2026
Required Certifications & Qualifications
Current State of Connecticut Teaching Certificate:ย
#013 General Scope of Function
The Elementary STEAM Teacher designs and delivers engaging, hands-on learning experiences that integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics for students in grades 35. The teacher works collaboratively with classroom teachers and specialists to extend and enrich core curriculum through project-based, inquiry-driven STEAM instruction
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver standards-aligned STEAM lessons and units for elementary students that promote creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving.
- Facilitate hands-on projects and design challenges using an inquiry- and project-based learning approach in classroom and/or lab/maker space settings.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate STEAM concepts and instructional technologies into core content areas (ELA, math, science, social studies, the arts).
- Maintain and manage the classroom space, including materials, tools, safety procedures, and scheduling.
- Use a variety of instructional strategies, digital tools, and performance assessments to monitor student learning and adjust instruction for diverse learners.
- Foster a classroom culture that encourages curiosity, perseverance, equity, and inclusive participation in STEAM learning for all students.
- Communicate regularly with families and staff regarding student progress, classroom activities, and STEAM-related events or projects.
- Support school- and district-wide STEAM initiatives, including special events, clubs, showcases, or enrichment opportunities.
Additional Duties
- Perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Building Administrator
Terms of Employment
- 186 Days
- Based on the working agreement between the Watertown Board of Education and the Watertown Education Association
All application materials must be submitted online, through Applitrack; should you have any difficulty in submitting your online application please contact (860)945-4813.
*District reserves the right to close the posting if a suitable candidate is found prior to the external closing date.