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Our innovative approach to STEM education equips students with the skills and knowledge required in ... Troubleshoot and assist students with their programs in a high paced environment. * Pre-employment ...

Our innovative approach to STEM education equips students with the skills and knowledge required in ... Troubleshoot and assist students with their programs in a high paced environment. * Pre-employment ...

Research Assistant

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

ITRADE STEM is committed to accelerating job growth in the space, technology, energy, and manufacturing sectors. We are seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join our dynamic team in Fort ...

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How much do stem assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for stem assistant in the United States is $67.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.32 and $92.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Stem Assistant vs STEM Technician?

AspectStem AssistantSTEM Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certificationAssociate degree or technical certification in STEM fields
Work EnvironmentEducational settings, laboratories, or research facilitiesLaboratories, manufacturing plants, or technical support environments
Employer & Industry UsageSchools, educational programs, research institutionsTech companies, research labs, industrial settings
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for entry-level STEM support rolesCompared for technical support and laboratory work

In summary, a Stem Assistant typically supports educational or research activities with basic credentials, while a STEM Technician often requires technical certifications and performs more specialized technical tasks in laboratories or industrial settings.

What are some common challenges faced by a STEM assistant when supporting classroom activities?

STEM Assistants often encounter the challenge of adapting complex scientific or mathematical concepts into engaging and accessible activities for students of varying skill levels. They must also manage classroom dynamics, ensuring all students are included and actively participating in hands-on projects. Additionally, STEM Assistants frequently collaborate with lead teachers to troubleshoot technical issues with equipment or materials, requiring quick problem-solving skills and flexibility. Building positive relationships with students and fostering their curiosity are essential aspects of overcoming these challenges.

What is a STEM assistant?

STEM Assistants are individuals who support educators, researchers, or organizations in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Their responsibilities often include helping with laboratory work, providing tutoring or mentoring to students, setting up equipment, and assisting with data collection or analysis. STEM Assistants play a vital role in enhancing learning experiences, maintaining laboratory safety, and ensuring that projects run smoothly. They may work in educational institutions, research labs, or outreach programs, contributing to STEM education and research.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a STEM assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a STEM Assistant, you need foundational knowledge in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, often supported by relevant coursework or a degree. Familiarity with lab equipment, data analysis software, and educational tools like Microsoft Office or Google Workspace is typically required. Strong organizational skills, teamwork, and clear communication make you stand out in this role. These skills are important for supporting STEM projects, ensuring accurate data handling, and effectively collaborating with educators or researchers.
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Infographic showing various Stem Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $140,766 per year, or $67.7 per hour.

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Job description

Position: STEM Teacher
Reports to: Principal and Assistant(s)
Employment Status: Regular/Full-time
Status: Certified
Contract Days: 185 
Description: We are seeking a passionate and committed teacher to join our qualified team of educators. As a teacher, you will be responsible for cultivating the students' interest in education and development. Your responsibilities will include teaching the appropriate course of study following the state standards for the subject matter by using various instructional strategies that meet individual learning styles. 
As a teacher of Garfield Heights City Schools, you should have a passion and love for teaching students in an urban community. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong knowledge of teaching best practices and vital innovation and interpersonal skills. 
NOTE:       The below lists are not ranked in order of importance
Essential Functions:











  • Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify them accordingly during the school year
  • Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students
  • Maintain accurate and complete records of student's progress and development
  • Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction
  • Manage student behavior in the classroom
  • Create a positive classroom environment for students to learn in
  • Utilize school-approved curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students
  • Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms
  • Communicate and meet with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child
  • Incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice to support learning
  • Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities, as needed
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues
  • Perform other duties as assigned


Other Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues
  • Support school, enforce school rules and policies
  • Participate on building level teams and/or teacher based teams and/or district level "teams"
  • Organize various subject specific programs within assigned building, e.g.,  STEM show
  • Work closely with administrators as part of development teams to discuss and implement new practices such as  "team" teaching, semester projects, etc.
  • Act as department chairperson when requested and agreed upon
  • Serve as a role model for students
  • Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other instructional materials
  • Serve on committees and cocurricular activities as agreed upon
  • Supervise student teachers
  • Discipline students when necessary following the district PBIS model
  • Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal, Assistant or designee


About You:

  • Active and current state of Ohio teaching license in the appropriate content area
  • Bachelor's degree in education or related field
  • High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to appropriately manage confidential information
  • Able to supervise students of various ages in different school settings (playground, cafeteria, etc.)
  • Training in varied instructional designs
  • Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management
  • Knowledge in child development and an understanding of age appropriate tasks
  • Educational pedagogy
  • Student/teacher professional relationship
  • Technology skills eg.  electronic grades, moodle
  • Basic first aid
  • Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
  • Experience working within an urban environment

About Our District:

The Garfield Heights City Schools collaboratively and cooperatively serve students and families of the City of Garfield Heights. Located in Cuyahoga County and bordered on the north by the City of Cleveland proper, and on all other sides by the first ring communities of Northeast Ohio. Our District proudly serves approximately 3,500 students in three Kindergarten through Grade 5 schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district also provides an award-winning Preschool program to educate the youngest students in our community at William Foster Elementary. All those who seek academic, co-curricular, student leadership, diversity, and community engagement success, can find these things and more in the Garfield Heights City Schools.

As a product of our community-based strategic planning process completed in 2021, our district's mission is: As the heart of the community, Garfield Heights City Schools fully prepares students to pursue their dreams and give back as engaged citizens and future leaders. Our vision is: to become a premier educational institution, recognized throughout Ohio as fully preparing students to be leaders equipped with real-world skills to contribute to a global society.

The Garfield Heights City School prides itself on providing a rigorous and comprehensive pre-k through 12th-grade educational curriculum that clearly focuses on student success through college and career readiness. To that end, Garfield Heights High School offers a variety of Advanced Placement courses, including AP English, AP Government, AP American History, Honors Chemistry, Honors Calculus, Honors Physical Science, and more. While the District offers these high-level academic courses, the GHCS also proudly sends more than 225 students on an annual basis to the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center for those individuals deeply interested in learning a skilled profession or hands-on expertise in one of the trades. Middle School students have increasingly greater opportunities to prepare themselves for high school and parents are readily encouraged to be involved. Elementary School students in the GHCS also participate in such valuable literacy programs as LETRs and social/emotional initiatives as the Zones of Regulation. The GHCS places a great deal of emphasis at all levels of education on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (P.B.I.S.) and each school has won awards from the State of Ohio for encouraging and promoting positive behavior.

A wide variety of co-curricular offerings are available to students of all ages in the Garfield Heights City Schools as well. Such opportunities include more than 18 varsity sports, the district's show choir, Music Express, Marching Band, Theater, A Capella Choir, National Honor Society, Student Council, Glass Ceiling, Future Engineers, and more. These co-curricular offerings are award-winning on the state, regional and local levels. Students can expect success when they become involved in the various academic, co-curricular, and student leadership organizations in this District.


Garfield Heights City Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, genetic information, race, color, age, religion, disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. 
Application Deadline: Until position has been filled.