Focused Staffing

Focused Staffing is hiring: STEM Teacher in Philadelphia

Focused Staffing, Philadelphia, PA, US, 19117

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Job Description

Professional Responsibilities

Develops and administers STEM curriculum consistent with the PA Curriculum, goals, and objectives, K-12.
Leads classrooms/students in experiments, investigations, and explorations of STEM concepts. Encourages students to develop a curiosity about their world and the ability to seek out answers by gaining an understanding of STEM concepts.
Delivers STEM instruction through project-based learning methods and collaborates with a dynamic team of educators to provide STEM related experiences.
Facilitates developmentally appropriate STEM learning activities, experiences and assessments to foster intellectual, physical and social growth.
Engage students in activities of Scientific Argumentation, Scientific Inquiry, Scientific Innovation, Scientific Collaboration, Scientific Thinking, and Scientific Literacy.
Facilitates hands-on experiments and projects that allow students to learn by doing and exploring.
Implements a rich array of instructional methods, the analysis and use of data and technology to improve instruction, and the ability to build professional relationships, solve problems, and plan collaboratively.
Applies science and/or math content knowledge, formative assessment, and technology integration.
Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
Organizes, develops, and coordinates special STEM events and/or activities.
Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction.
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
Collects and analyzes data to drive future instruction.
Attends, and constructively contributes to, staff meetings.
Coordinates class activities as deemed necessary. Stays educationally informed through continual professional study and by attending workshops and conferences.
Performs related duties, special assignments and projects as requested consistent with the functions of the department and job description, which he/she is qualified to perform.

Requirements

PA Certification in the content area of interest
Up to date current clearances: Child Abuse Clearance, PA State Criminal Background Check, FBI Fingerprinting check
Coursework in African American Studies is a plus but not required