Project Based Lead STEM Teacher – Reach for The Stars STEM Academy – Stockton (Temporary)
Job Title: Project Based Lead STEM Teacher – Reach for The Stars STEM Academy – Stockton (Temporary)
Department: Campus Stockton
Posting Number: 201303965P
Full or Part Time: Full Time
Number of Months: 4
Work Schedule: Most work is performed during standard business hours, Monday – Friday from 7:00am to 4:00pm. Must be flexible to work on selected evenings for various administrative functions.
Position End Date: 06/28/2025
Open Date: 03/12/2025
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future. For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period. External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
Position Summary Information:
Primary Purpose: The Project Based STEM Lead Teacher has excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; connects with, mentors, and coaches other teachers on STEM lessons, projects, and activities. The Lead teacher will creatively and energetically lead and co-facilitate with the coordinator, major cohort activities, such as opening and closing ceremony, parent/student orientation, parent trainings, Robotics, and the STEM Carnival, etc. Under the direct supervision of the School of Engineering Assistant Dean for Student Success, the PBSC will join the University of the Pacific’s & Stockton Unified School District’s collaboration to implement the Reach for the Stars STEM Academy (RFTSSA) for the summer of 2025 on the Stockton University of the Pacific campus.
* Program service areas and location: The RFTSSA serves students in the Stockton Unified School District. This academy will be held in person on the Stockton Campus.
* Academy Overview: Our STEM academies are academically intense, mathematics-based, summer enrichment programs designed for students who lack access to resources that would enable them to accelerate their learning and move into college preparatory coursework in high school.
* Academic goals: Develop and enhance skills in abstract & critical reasoning, problem-solving through interpretation, making connections, explanation & demonstration, study techniques, technological skills, methods, and processes used to achieve goals and essential skills for college and career.
* Life goals: Developed with each student to help them build leadership skills and increase self-esteem/confidence via real-life application of solving practical everyday problems impacting life, work, health, and overall well-being.
* Student Profile - RFTSSA: Student participation is based on academic criteria, starting recruitment while students are current 6th graders. Students in grades 7-12 participate in the Stockton academy.
* Program Design: The program introduces students to progressively challenging STEM concepts at each returning grade level (rising 7th – rising 12th) over the course of six summers.
The Lead teacher will also work closely with the Coordinator with a focus on continuing to build, expand, and improve academy program delivery into future years. Additionally, they will assist other teachers with curriculum implementation and project development. The Lead teacher is required to attend staff orientation, Minors on Campus Training, staff meetings, and other program preparation activities.
The Project Based Lead teacher will be responsible for teaching one of the following:
* STEM introductory themed core topics in Logic and Engineering to a cohort of up to 25-7th grade students
* STEM introductory themed core topics in Physics and Algebraic Structures to a cohort of up to 20-8th grade students
* STEM introductory themed core topics in Problem Solving and Statistics to a cohort of up to 20-9th grade students
* STEM introductory themed core topics in water and computer science to a cohort of up to 20-10th grade students
* STEM introductory themed core topics in Aeronautics to a cohort of up to 20-11th grade students
* STEM introductory themed core topics in job training and mentoring skills to a cohort of up to 20-11th grade students.
Essential Functions:
* Model effective strategies for integrating Common Core and STEM education.
* Design and develop engaging and age-appropriate STEM curriculum in alignment with state standards.
* Deliver high-quality instruction to students, utilizing effective teaching strategies, resources, and technologies.
* Participate in RFTSSA evaluation activities, collecting data and soliciting feedback.
* Facilitate hands-on experiments, activities, and projects.
* Provide guidance, supervision, and support to students during activities.
* Foster a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.
* Implement effective assessment strategies.
* Identify individual student needs and provide differentiated instruction.
* Teach, model, and facilitate research-based best practices.
* Collaborate with teachers to identify instructional needs and set learning goals.
* Maintain regular positive attendance at work site.
* Verify completion of required trainings within the first week of hire.
* Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Master’s Degree, Administrative Credential, & valid Multiple Subject Credential, or Single Subject Mathematics or Science teaching credential, or STEM Degree/certification.
* Ten (10) years minimum of related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Demonstrated experience coaching and mentoring teachers.
* Demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse populations.
* Ability to speak and understand Spanish.
Physical Requirements: Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using a computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment: Work is primarily performed in both office and academic environments during standard business hours. Must be flexible to work on selected evenings for parent training and a Saturday morning for closing ceremony.
Hiring Range: $67.00/hour.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AA/EEO Policy Statement: University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.
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