STEM Coordinator: K-5

Job Summary

The STEM Coordinator of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics ( STEM ) will oversee and assist with the planning, implementation, monitoring, and assessment of STEM programming and activities across approximately 5-10 after school K-5 sites.

This is a part-time position, approximately 15 hours/week

Responsibilities and Duties

The Coordinator will be responsible for planning, development, implementation, monitoring, and assessment of all STEM-related instructional programs, activities and events across a variety of our after school programs serving K-5th grade students in PPS.

Ensures that all STEM activities provide authentic, problem-based curriculum experiences, and address and support district and school-wide goals and priorities

Coordinates the development and enhancement of STEM curricula for instructional programs

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

Knowledge of current trends in STEM education, including constructivist pedagogy, performance-based standards and assessments, PA STEM Standards of Practice, and designing of STEM project-based, challenged-based activities;

Strong instructional skills and a broad knowledge of elementary school curriculum;

Two (2) years teaching experience in STEM subjects;

Highly self-motivated, self-directed and attentive to detail;

Strong technology experiences and skills;

Experience in writing curriculum framework guides for science or math or an integrated curriculum desired

Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with school administrators, classroom teachers, central office staff, and professional organizations in providing rigorous academic experiences for all students;

Effective time management, documentation and organizational skills;

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks under pressure;

Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills;

Ability to analyze student performance data;

Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Reliable transportation

Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@neighborhoodlearning.org