Elementary STEM Teacher
The Advent School seeks a passionate educator who brings intelligence, creativity, scientific knowledge, and progressive teaching pedagogy to the school community.
STEM teachers at Advent teach in both the science lab and within an integrated framework, collaborating with the classroom teachers and other Specialists. Lessons are designed specifically to promote collaborative problem-solving and student-directed hands-on project work.
Responsibilities & Duties
Teachers at The Advent School know their students well and use this knowledge to design and facilitate a student-centered curriculum that combines academic and social-emotional learning. The Advent School’s program promotes progressive, hands-on, project-based teaching that interweaves the arts, academic skills, and social justice themes. STEM teachers design their curricula by interweaving Next Generation Science Standards with grade-level themes and contemporary world issues. Teachers communicate regularly with families about the curriculum and partner with them regarding their child’s progress.
Professional Development is the cornerstone of maintaining the highest standards of education that we provide at The Advent School. Each teacher is expected to engage in professional dialogue as a teacher, learner, and researcher.
Required Skills & Characteristics
The Advent School is a good fit for professionals who believe in the School’s mission of education for equity and social justice. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the Reggio Emilia approach and previous experience with co-teaching and differentiating instruction, in addition to being:
An advocate for anti-bias teaching for both children and adults
A lifelong learner who is resourceful, responsible, and collaborative
An enthusiastic, caring practitioner who believes that their students can change the world
A strong writer, comfortable communicating with families and colleagues
In addition, qualifications should include:
BA/BS degree minimum.
3+ years of independent/public school teaching or related experience preferred
An advanced degree is preferred.
The Advent School provides a salary commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates should email their resume, cover letter, and the names of three references to Dr. Le’Aqua Pruitt, Assistant Head of School, careers@adventschool.org. In your cover letter, please include your connection to the mission of The Advent School.
