Lead Teacher

Position: Central/South Seattle Lead Teacher

Reports to:  Executive Director of Education

Location: Kimball, Maple, Beacon Hill and Madrona Elementaries

Position type: Hourly, non-exempt, no benefits

Pay rate: $30/hour; $500 bonus after 3 months

Average hours: Approximately 20 hours/week

Start date: Open until filled; hope to start in April or May, 2024.

About STEM Paths Innovation Network (SPIN): Our mission is to close the opportunity gap for women and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). We nurture curiosity, ignite passion, and build confidence to make STEM approachable and accessible. SPIN’s long-term vision is that ethnicity and gender do not hinder anyone’s ability or capacity to pursue careers in STEM. 

About SPIN Enrich: SPIN Enrich offers programming in partnership with schools and community partners and out of our new makerspace and lab at the Renton Technical College Annex. SPIN Enrich teaches STEM concepts in supportive learning environments, focused on culturally relevant instruction. Sessions are hands-on allowing students to experience and learn from cutting-edge equipment and technology used throughout the STEM industry. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Central/South Seattle Lead Instructor: The Lead Instructor is an hourly, part time position. The lead instructor will travel to three elementary schools - Beacon Hill International School, Madrona Elementary, and Maple Elementary school. SPIN will provide curriculum, technology training, and professional development in classroom management and culturally responsive pedagogy. Ideal candidates will bring a desire to work with kids (ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade), experience working with K-1 students, and a willingness to learn! We value lived experience and a STEM background is not a requirement for this position.

During the school year, we provide after school classes Monday through Friday at the following locations with additional setup and take-down time:

Monday: Madrona 3-4pm

Tuesday: Madrona 3-5:10pm

Wednesday: Maple 1:45-5:05pm

Thursday: Beacon Hill 3-5:10pm

Friday: Beacon Hill 3-4pm

During summer, we provide classes for a duration of 4 days per week for 6 consecutive weeks at the following locations with additional setup and take-down time:

July 8-11: Kimble 9:30-11:30am

July 15-18: Beacon Hill 9:30-11:30am

July 22-25: Madrona 9:30-11:30am

July 29-August 1: Kimble 9:30-11:30am

August 5-8: Beacon Hill 9:30-11:30am

August 12-14 AND 16: Madrona 9:30-11:30am (NOTE: SPIN will not provide instruction to Madrona students on 8/15/24 and will meet instead on 8/16/24)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Facilitate classes of up to 15 students in classes focused on technology enrichment
• Serve as SPIN lead in the Youth Program Quality Assurance process to continue to improve SPIN programming in collaboration with partners
• In collaboration with on-site team, provide needed reporting materials to SPIN and to our funding partners
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs
• Attend required training and check-ins, maintain attendance and discipline records, administer and submit pre and post survey data.

QUALIFICATIONS::

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Comfort with technology. Willingness to learn new subjects.
• Experience with class management
• Outstanding time management and organizational skills
• Committed to providing all kids with equal education opportunities.
• Comfort in working with K-5 students, especially K-1 students

PREFERED SKILLS:

Experience working with low-income students, included but not limited to Title 1 schools, and a familiarity with the unique gifts and needs of this population.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to commit to the Spring and Summer schedule. Substitutes are not readily available.
• Must be able to pass a Seattle Public Schools background check, which may include fingerprinting
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform loading and unloading of equipment
• Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance

Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job poster.  Do not contact us with unsolicited services or offers.

Diversity Statement:  SPIN is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse staff and to the principles that promote inclusive practices.  SPIN is dedicated to building a diverse staff with expertise and interest in serving students and families with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways.  

Equal opportunity employment: STEM Paths Innovation Network is an equal opportunity employer.  Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on the basis of race, sex/gender, religion/creed, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, national origin, genetic markers, military or veterans status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.