The Birches Academy is a STEAM integrated public charter school located in Salem NH. The mission of the Birches Academy is to provide excellence in core academics and the arts while cultivating the individual qualities and strengths of each child. This position is for a STEAM Teacher/Integrationist.The Birches Academy is a STEAM integrated charter school and we are looking for a STEAM Teacher/Integrationist to provide more opportunities for students to engage in handson challenging creative and projectbased work so that they develop into inventors change makers and entrepreneurs in an everevolving world. The STEAM Teacher will teach STEAM curriculum to all K8 grades and will collaborate with teachers across grades to advance the existing science technology arts and math curricula as well as incorporate the Engineering Design Process into lessons by establishing a vertical and horizontally aligned robust and comprehensive STEAM curriculum that integrates subjects and deepens students understanding of STEAM concepts. The STEAM Teacher will develop inquirybased learning experiences within a defined scope and sequence that foster students individual inventiveness. The STEAM Teacher will originate and nurture educationally powerful community partnerships that further enhance STEAM integration and students academic experiences. Curricular work will be guided by ISTE and NGSS Standards and those assigned by the Dean of the School. Duties shall include management and maintenance of the STEAM resources (i.e. 3d printers robotics kits circuitry sets tools and crafts). Lastly the teacher will oversee the establishment and running of a Birches Academy Robotics Team.Responsibilities:Plan and implement a rigorous core academic program with a thematic approach to curriculumAssess students using a variety of assessment tools (such as: rubrics portfolio and exhibitions)Provide emotionally and developmentally appropriate experience for studentsFacilitate the learning process of students by giving critical feedback in a timely manner Adjust instruction to engage and challenge learners to encourage independent learning and to develop a lifelong love of learning in studentsManage student learning and behaviorCommunicate effectively with parents and communityWork as a professional member of a schoolwide teaching teamWork with administration to meet terms of the charterQualifications: *Experience teaching STEAM Masters Degree preferred*Teaching experience: 3 years preferredCurrent teacher certification (not required) or significant teaching experience