Apply on Employer Site

Liberation Academy · 3 months ago

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Teacher

College Park, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$57K/yr - $99K/yr

Liberation Academy is seeking a passionate, dynamic, and equity-focused STEM Teacher to join their dedicated team. The ideal candidate will inspire students through culturally relevant, project-based learning that connects classroom content to real-world challenges and social justice issues. The role involves designing and delivering engaging STEM instruction, building a positive school culture, and demonstrating a growth mindset.

Primary and Secondary Education

Responsibilities

Design and deliver engaging, project-based, and interdisciplinary STEM instruction aligned with national standards (e.g., NGSS) and Liberation Academy's educational philosophy

Integrate culturally responsive pedagogy and social justice principles into all lessons, making STEM relevant to students' lives and communities

Develop academically rigorous lessons, unit plans, rubrics, and assessments

Use data to inform instructional decisions

Differentiate instruction to ensure that all students are progressing

In conjunction with Exceptional Education Teachers, work to ensure that all IEPs and student needs are met both within and outside of the classroom

Embody and maintain school's values, policies, and culture

Develop positive relationships with students, families, teachers, staff, and community members

Establish and maintain strong communication with all families and share progress

Show up for critical school events, including staff meetings, open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and more

Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students

Have fun and spread joy!

Pursue challenging professional goals each year

Give and receive positive and constructive feedback with your colleagues

Participate in school-wide and individual professional development

Be prepared to do whatever it takes for all students to learn and grow

Qualification

STEM Curriculum DevelopmentCulturally Responsive PedagogyGeorgia Teaching LicenseProject-Based LearningDifferentiated InstructionTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsGrowth Mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree required

A passion for being a part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture

Pass Criminal Background Check

Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap

By the time that employment begins, all teachers in our schools must meet certification requirements. There are a few ways to meet this requirement: Hold a valid Georgia Teaching License and possess the correct content endorsements needed to teach the particular content, Hold a valid teaching license that has successfully been transferred from another state that offers reciprocity with GA, Enroll in state-accredited Alternative Certification Program pursuing certification and be eligible for recommendation of licensure by district or program

Preferred

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant STEM field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics) or Education with a specialization in STEM

Certified to teach middle grades math or science

Previous experience in the field of computer science