This position will promote and nurture science education for students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 by planning and delivering inquiry-based, hands-on units of study.  Facilitates age-appropriate projects and activities with students at the intersection of coding, engineering, design, and art. Creates environments conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social and emotional development of students.

Essential Duties:

• Promote student driven, inquiry-based, hands-on learning through various science experiments using the scientific method. 
• Teach existing FOSS curriculum and develop new lessons to support STEAM learning.
• Design, implement and maintain an age-appropriate coding curriculum supported by the use of coding software, robotics or innovative solutions.
• Promote and facilitate cross-curricular projects that integrate engineering, design, coding and art through high tech tools such as 3D printing or laser cutting, and low-tech tools such as cardboard or any other easy to find materials.
• Be actively involved in the planning, programming and development of the mission and vision of the Wonderlab and science lab(s).
• Able to work with a range of students from kindergarten through fifth grade.
• Use standards-based grading to help drive science curriculum and assess students.
• Familiarity with caring for plants and animals.
• Teaches students by planning and delivering units of study consistent with the Léman mission and IB philosophy, emphasizing writing mastery, problem solving, critical thinking and high-order reasoning.
• Creates customized classroom experience by providing differentiated, small group instruction to achieve scaffolded support for all learners.
• Develops and presents lesson plans by using a variety of techniques, group discussions, projects, exhibits, field trips, audiovisual and library resources, and technology.
• Creates and supports a positive learning environment through selection of learning materials, development of functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers
• Consistently monitors and reports on student achievement through formal and informal assessment both summative and formative.
• Assists students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.
• Manages student behavior in the classroom and administers discipline according to school and Léman policies. 
• Maintains thorough and detailed records of student progress and achievement. 
• Keeps parents informed of all elements of student development including academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation via formal and informal communication methods such as parent-teacher conferences, both regularly scheduled and as-needed.
• Presents a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school and demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Collaborates with school staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to school requirements.
• Provides student support services during non-teaching times as assigned, including recess, lunch, arrival, and dismissal duties.
• Attends and participates in staff development programs, faculty events and meetings, and serves on staff committees as required (i.e. teacher in-service days).
• Updates job knowledge by attending faculty meetings; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations.
• Demonstrates flexibility and a positive attitude toward new challenges and growth opportunities.