Innovation Lab Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY:

Breakthrough Public Schools (BPS) seeks an Innovation Lab Teacher for the 202627 school year. This role is responsible for delivering STEM-focused enrichment programming that fosters critical thinking creativity and problem-solving skills in scholars. The Innovation Lab Teacher designs and implements engaging hands-on learning experiences aligned to grades 58 curriculum while supporting a culture of innovation and exploration.

This position also collaborates with school leadership and instructional staff to support scholar achievement contributes to program implementation and helps build a strong equitable learning environment aligned with BPSs mission.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Innovation Lab Teacher will serve as an Enrichment Teacher focused on helping scholars develop and explore STEM education creating critical thinkers and enabling the next generation of innovators.

Instruction & Student Learning

• Implement structured Innovation Lab curriculum for grades 58
• Facilitate engaging hands-on STEM learning experiences
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse scholar needs
• Support small group instruction tutoring and push-in services

Program Implementation & Collaboration

• Attend monthly check-ins and Innovation Lab meetings
• Participate in weekly check-ins with the Lab Director
• Support coordination and scheduling of quarterly site visits
• Collaborate with teachers during non-instructional time (e.g. grading planning support)

Data Reporting & Compliance

• Submit required educator surveys (pre mid-year post)
• Complete mid-year and end-of-year progress reports
• Submit elective and school engagement plans
• Provide monthly digital media artifacts to BPS
• Support collection of student media releases

School & Instructional Support

• Assist with test administration including small group facilitation
• Provide intermittent classroom coverage as needed
• Contribute to a positive inclusive and high-performing school culture

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree

Experience:

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience as a high-performing classroom teacher preferred
• Demonstrated interest in STEM education and innovation-based learning
• Ability to integrate technology to enhance instruction and student engagement

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed primarily in a school and classroom setting
• Requires standing walking and active engagement with students throughout the day
• Occasional sitting for extended periods during planning or administrative tasks
• Frequent use of computers and instructional technology
• Moderate noise levels typical of a school environment

ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY MAKES A FALSE STATEMENT IS GUILTY OF FALISIFCATION UNDER SECTION 2921.13 OF THE REVISED CODE WHICH IS A MISDEMEANOR OF THE FIRST DEGREE

DISCLAIMER:

The information outlined in this job description indicates the general nature and type of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities or competencies required of employees within this classification.

Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience. Breakthrough Schools offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical dental and vision life and disability coverage. Employees are also eligible to participate in the StateTeachers Retirement Systemof Ohio (STRS) or the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS).

Breakthrough Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion gender sexual orientation or national origin.

Required Experience:

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