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STEAM Instructor

• Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning and common core standards;
• Uses computers and other technology provided to assist students;
• Adapts and enriches the curriculum using multiple strategies and online tools in imaginative ways to actively engage students in their learning;
• Information, media and technology savvy;
• Must see the potential in emerging tools and web technologies and manipulate them to serve the students' needs;
• Develop classroom experiences that teaches students not only the facts but how to apply what they learn to solve real world problems;
• Guide students to develop the broader competencies increasingly important for success in an ever more complex and demanding world of 21st Century Skills;
• Provide ample opportunities to all students to develop 21st century skills in activities outside the classroom such as student organizations, physical activities, and service learning;
• Engaging and empowering learning experiences for all learners; and
• Fully connected to learning data and tools for using the data; to content, resources, and systems to create, manage, and assess engaging and relevant learning experiences; directly to their students in support of learning both inside and outside school.

Reports To: Principal
Requirements
General School and Classroom Responsibilities:
Understands, accepts, and abides by the Academy's philosophy and mission statement in all his/her school activities;
Responsible for implementing instructional practices for all STEAM related classes
Student-centric, holistic, and teach about how to learn as much as teaching about the subject area;
Models tolerance, global awareness, reflective practice, and models the behaviors we expect from our students;
Prepares instructional lesson plans as directed;
Administers all standardized tests as directed;
Keeps accurate records on each student such as: grade books and report cards, lesson plans, attendance records, and behavior/discipline records.
Maintains confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters;
Works with staff to improve student learning and achievement;
Deploys sound classroom management techniques;
Engage in collaboration with colleagues demonstrating a model of "connected educators" - this replaces solo practitioners (sage on the stage) and develops positive working relationships with students, parents, school personnel and the public;
Required to attend and/or participate in school activities as directed by the Principal such as: staff meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, chaperone student activities, provide guidance for students, participate on faculty committees, study and help resolve school problems;
Follows all corporate and Academy policies and procedures;
Participates in professional development workshops/programs;
Maintain status of Highly Qualified Teacher as per federal definition; and
Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Principal and Management Company.
Qualifications:
Minimum Bachelor's Degree;
Certification/Licensure in appropriate teaching area; NCLB Highly Qualified;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Proficient in computer applications;
Knowledgeable in use of web resources, online tools, technology tools, etc.;
Effective organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks; and
Satisfactory completion of local, state, and federal criminal history check and TB test.