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Lower School/Middle School STEAM Educator (Pre-K–8)
Golda Och Academy
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Posted: 12-Jun-26
Location: West Orange, New Jersey
Type: Full Time
Salary: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00
Categories:
Technology
Technology Instruction
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Job Summary:
Golda Och Academy is seeking an innovative and collaborative STEAM Educator to serve students in Pre-K through Grade 8. This role partners with the Director of STEM Education and faculty to design and deliver engaging, hands-on learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
The ideal candidate is passionate about design thinking, robotics, makerspace development, and integrating technology across disciplines.
Key Responsibilities:
Curriculum & Instruction
Teach foundational technology and computer skills courses for Pre-K–8 students
Collaborate to enhance and align STEAM curriculum with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
Develop and manage a dynamic Lower School Makerspace
Integrate STEAM learning across General Studies, Math, and Judaic Studies curricula
Conduct a STEAM program needs assessment and support program growth
Student Engagement & Enrichment:
Advise the Middle School Robotics Club (lunch sessions, after-school meetings, and competitions)
Develop and lead STEAM enrichment opportunities, including lunchtime and after-school programming
Support school-wide events such as STEM Night and community outreach initiatives
Program Promotion:
Partner with the marketing team to highlight STEAM programming through social media and multimedia content
Experience teaching in elementary and/or middle school settings preferred
Experience with robotics platforms, makerspace tools, and instructional technology preferred
Strong classroom management and collaboration skills
Ability to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment
Physical Requirements:
Ability to supervise students, move throughout campus, operate classroom technology and equipment, and lift instructional materials consistent with a STEAM classroom environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Golda Och Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal and New Jersey anti-discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state law.
Experience teaching in elementary and/or middle school settings preferred
Experience with robotics platforms, makerspace tools, and instructional technology preferred
Strong classroom management and collaboration skills
Ability to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment
Physical Requirements:
Ability to supervise students, move throughout campus, operate classroom technology and equipment, and lift instructional materials consistent with a STEAM classroom environment.
Located in West Orange, New Jersey, Golda Och Academy is an accredited private independent school, educating students from Pre-K through 12th grade in a flexible and caring environment that nurtures their minds and spirits. We ground a dual academic curriculum in the culture and tenets of Conservative Judaism while welcoming students and families from a range of synagogue affiliations and Jewish expression.Our school is located on two campuses — one for the Lower School and one for the Upper School — located about two miles apart, just 25 minutes from New York City, serving approximately 500 students from more than 60 communities across New Jersey.