About this role
Teacher Job Description RSU 10 is seeking an innovative, collaborative, and student-centered Elementary STEAM Teacher to join the Mountain Valley Community School team. The successful candidate will inspire curiosity and creativity by engaging students in hands-on learning experiences that integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). The Elementary STEAM Teacher will foster critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and design thinking while supporting classroom learning through inquiry-based instruction and meaningful real-world applications. Responsibilities Include:
• Plan and deliver engaging STEAM instruction for elementary students.
• Design hands-on, project-based learning experiences that integrate multiple content areas.
• Foster creativity, innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving through engineering and design challenges.
• Support the development of students' computational thinking and responsible use of technology.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to connect STEAM experiences to grade-level curriculum and learning goals.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging STEAM learning environment.
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners.
• Communicate effectively with families regarding student learning and classroom activities.
• Participate in professional learning, school committees, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Valid Maine Department of Education Teacher Certification (Elementary Education or appropriate certification; science, technology, engineering, or related endorsements preferred).
• Knowledge of inquiry-based, project-based, and hands-on instructional practices.
• Experience integrating technology into elementary instruction.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment where all students are encouraged to explore, create, and innovate.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience teaching elementary STEAM, STEM, science, technology, makerspace, robotics, coding, engineering, or project-based learning.
• Experience using educational technology, coding platforms, robotics, or makerspace materials.
• Familiarity with engineering design and inquiry-based instructional models.