Details
Posted: 14-Apr-22
Location: New York City, New York
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education: Masters
Categories:
Science
Internal Number: BS-2022-STEAM
Blue School is an independent, innovative school in Manhattan’s South Street Seaport that serves children from age 2 through Grade 8. Blue School seeks to both practice and model a dynamic balance between creative thinking, academic mastery and self and social learning, and to educate irrepressible explorers and adaptable problem solvers. Blue school is committed to rich inquiry- and project- based learning. Please learn more about us at www.blueschool.org.
Blue School is expanding its STEAM content and is currently seeking an experienced, highly creative and collaborative STEAM/Makerspace Teacher to start in July/August 2022. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, innovation, and passion for Makerspace and STEAM content to the Blue School community. They will lead STEAM instruction in multiple grades, from K-8th, and support teachers in integrating makerspace tools and resources across curriculum. They will work closely with the Director of Innovation to support the advancement of Blue School’s vision for inquiry-based science education and sustainability initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Teach STEAM classes in multiple grades, from K-8th
- Plan collaboratively with classroom teachers to develop integrated STEAM lessons and to incorporate Makerspace tools and content across the curriculum
- Build upon and adapt existing STEAM curriculum
- Develop new responsive curriculum as appropriate
- Work closely with the Director of Innovation to ensure continuity, collaborate on school-wide projects, and enhance science curriculum
- Support classroom teachers in planning and executing year-long service learning projects
Skills
- Team-oriented and collaborative
- Strategic, flexible, and creative thinker
- Takes initiative to build and implement new systems
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Reflective
- Reliable
- Sense of humor
Qualifications
- A Master’s degree in science education, mathematics education, elementary education, or environmental education
- At least three years of full-time primary or middle school science or STEAM/Makerspace teaching experience
- Science / Technology content background and commitment to an inquiry-based model of STEAM education
How to apply:
- Send a cover letter and resume to hr@blueschool.org
- Please include “STEAM Teacher candidate” in the subject line
Blue School is committed to achieving a diverse workforce providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants. We value, respect, and celebrate differences. Employment is decided on qualifications, merit and school needs and not on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.