IPSN0367914-0073
2026-09-01T00:00:00
2026-02-27T00:00:00
ANTICIPATED OPENING: SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027Elementary STEAM TeacherThe Islip School District seeks a student-centered educator who is dedicated to professional growth and committed to the success of all students. *Must possess NYS Elementary Teacher Certification or Technology Education K-12PreferredSTEAM Classroom Teaching experienceMakerspace experience Duties & Responsibilities:Facilitate student design, innovation, problem solving, communicating, and collaborating.Create and implement hands-on learning experiences that integrate the Engineering Design Process (EDP) to foster creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and real-world innovation.Help students apply higher-order thinking skills to open-ended problems.Demonstrate the ability to model, deliver, and craft rich student-centered learning experiences around Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.Initiate and deliver STEAM-oriented instruction through project-based learning methods.Ability to work with diverse learners (Special Education, ENL, etc.)Employ a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward curriculum goals and student learning.Develop lesson plans, unit outlines, and other instructional planning documents as needed and/or requested by supervisors and administration.Coach and collaborate with teachers on STEAM initiatives and instructional best practices in the STEAM areas.Understand emerging technologies and how to integrate them into instruction to inspire students' innovative mindsets.Knowledge of and experience teaching coding languages such as, but not limited to Scratch and Python.Experience with utilizing the kidOYO platform is preferred but not required.Collaborate with others and contribute to/enhance District-wide STEAM NightExude strong organizational and verbal communication skills. Please highlight STEM/STEAM experience in your resume.Cover letter required addressed to:Cynthia M. Fitzgerald, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Applications will be accepted through OLAS only. No other applications will be considered. Salary as per Islip Teacher Association (ITA) contract. The Islip Union Free School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record (except as permitted by law), genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs, employment opportunities, and activities. Islip is committed to diversity in our workplace and welcomes the opportunity to consider all candidates.
Teacher
Islip Public Schools
Long Island
Fixed