STEM Tech Ed Teacher (Leave replacement 2/20/26 - 5/22/26)

Qualifications:

• Required: Valid New Jersey Teaching Certification in Technology Education or STEM.
• Preferred: Endorsement in STEM Education, Technology, or Engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Science, Engineering, Technology, or a STEM-related field .
• Experience with project-based learning (PBL), coding, robotics, makerspaces, or engineering design challenges.
• Proficiency with STEM-related tools (e.g., Tinkercad, Arduino, Scratch,, 3D printing, CAD software).
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an engaging STEM elective curriculum aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), 21st Century, and Technology Education Standards.
• Design and facilitate hands-on, inquiry-based projects that encourage exploration, experimentation, and innovation.
• Integrate engineering design processes, coding, robotics, makerspace activities, and technology tools into instruction.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with special education and ELL accommodations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance cross-curricular STEM integration.
• Create a student-centered, inclusive learning environment that promotes curiosity and problem-solving.
• Utilize technology, 3D printing, coding platforms, and digital tools to enhance STEM learning experiences.
• Guide students in designing, building, and testing prototypes through engineering and scientific inquiry.
• Facilitate collaborative teamwork and real-world problem-solving activities.
• Maintain records of student performance and provide meaningful feedback.
• Support STEM-related clubs, competitions, or after-school programs (e.g., TSA, robotics club, science fairs, coding challenges).