Purpose: An ESD Early Childhood Science Teacher is a passionate educator with comprehensive knowledge of early childhood development who employs a variety of teaching tools and methodologies to educate students in Beginner (3’s) - Kindergarten/Primer in a robust science and design thinking learning program. This teacher will be responsible for developing and implementing an articulated, project-based science curriculum. The ideal candidate is a passionate master science teacher who possesses a broad and deep knowledge of how children learn science in a hands-on classroom and lab environment, as well as how to critically assess learning in all areas of science. This teacher must be able to work collaboratively with others to build a culture of interdisciplinary learning and to modify curriculum to meet the unique needs of every child.
Qualifications & Skills:
3+ years of teaching and inspiring students to be confident scientific thinkers preferred
A degree in education, science education, or learning sciences
Experience in designing and implementing a 21st Century global, interdisciplinary, project-based science curriculum
Broad knowledge of the development of young children
STEM experience
Ability to design a classroom environment that generates joyful learning
Demonstrated record of effective differentiating instruction and use of instructional technology
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Demonstrates patience, creativity, optimism, resilience, and adaptability
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with various school constituents
Technological proficiency expected, as well as a demonstrated capacity to learn new technology, as necessary (i.e. Google Apps, Schoology, iPads, and Chromebooks)
