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STEAM Integration Specialist

Philadelphia School

Job Location:

Philadelphia, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 60 - 80

Posted: 7 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 4 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

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STEAM Integration Specialist

The Philadelphia School (TPS) is seeking a full-time Classroom Teacher. We are a Preschool - Grade 8 progressive independent school located in Philadelphia Pennsylvania with an enrollment of approximately 420 students. Since our founding in 1972 The Philadelphia School has grown in size complexity and diversity. This growth has been rooted firmly in the progressive values with which our founders began: immersive learning responsive pedagogy and meaningful engagement with the world.

The Philadelphia School seeks educators who possess a deep interest in progressive pedagogy social justice and place-based learning and who demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional growth. We hire experienced educators who have excellent classroom management and communication skills as well as a flexible approach to teaming. All our teachers build respectful and supportive relationships with their students develop strong home/school partnerships with parents and caregivers participate in school wide initiatives and work closely with their supervisor to develop their craft. Our teachers have strong interpersonal and communication skills. They are grounded in the practices of progressive education with a demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity and social justice as well as environmental education. All our teachers bring a rich range of interests and expertise to their work.

Position Summary:

The STEAM Integration Specialist designs and delivers engaging interdisciplinary learning experiences that integrate science technology engineering art and mathematics. The STEAM Integration Specialist fosters creativity problem-solving and innovations through hands-on project and inquiry-based instruction. Collaborating with faculty and staff among various departments the STEAM Integration Specialist develops a curriculum that reflects real-world applications and supports a culture of exploration and design thinking in The Philadelphia School environment. (This position runs twelve months with responsibilities for running after-school and summer-based programming.)

Responsibilities:

Student Learning & Enrichment:

Lead instruction of T&E (Technology & Engineering) classes in upper grades (with immersion specifically in both student and teacher community of Junior Unit) focusing on computer fluency electrical engineering computational thinking robotics and the engineering design process.
Model deliver and craft rich student-centered learning experiences that integrate technology and engineering with core studies across grades in partnership with classroom teaching teams.
Deliver progressive and intentional instruction within the PBL (project-based learning) framework driven by student interest and inquiry and emphasizing design thinking.
Foster a classroom atmosphere that supports respect and inclusion including use of Responsive Classroom framework.
Create and lead two special programs (i.e. after-school clubs) per semester inclusive of one semester of a club that prepares students for robotics coding or maker challenges or tournaments.
Lead multiple weeks of summer camps for Camp TPS with a focus on robotics engineering or computational thinking.

Curriculum Design & Program Development:

Develop community partnerships to enhance classroom learning and create authentic engineering experiences as part of the Schools place-based learning experiences.
In partnership with the Director of Educational Technology design and own the engineering and robotics scope and sequence for Grades 35 with latitude to reimagine it bring own thematic and disciplinary passions to bear and shape how it connects to the grade bands broader curriculum.

Faculty Collaboration & Professional Learning:

Cultivate faculty development on shared best practices and targeted strategies for deep interdisciplinary instruction and learning.
Engage in a range of activities for school-sponsored and individually-sought professional development with curiosity and a commitment to continued growth including a periodic process of growth-oriented feedback and evaluation

Community Engagement & School Leadership:

Co-create and lead community events (i.e. parent education admissions) centered on STEAM teaching and PBL learning.
Contribute actively to school-wide initiatives including other duties as assigned and the broad life of the community
Perform other duties as assigned by the School and the Director of Educational Technology.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in a Science Engineering Computer Science Design or a related field required; masters degree in education STEAM or Education Technology preferred. Or an equivalent combination of education and previous experience that provides required knowledge skills and abilities.
At least three years of teaching experience ideally in a STEAM/STEM or project-based learning environment.
Proficiency in educational technology makerspace tools and coding platforms and engineering kits preferred.
Orientation to progressive philosophy and teaching methods
Solid understanding of child development including the social emotional and intellectual domains
Ability and commitment to create a warm nurturing and supportive classroom for young children
Strong writing editing and communication skills at the team student and family levels
Demonstrated commitment to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging as integral to the curriculum and community experience
Passion for instilling in children a lifelong love of learning

The pay range for this position is $60-80k depending on education and applicable experience.

Application Process:

Qualified candidates should visit our website and click on Job Opportunities under Quick Links. For full consideration please provide a cover letter tailored specifically to your interest in and alignment with our school program - including the grade level(s) that you are most interested in teaching resume and contact information with three professional references.

The Philadelphia School welcomes and celebrates diversity in our student body and in our faculty and is committed to providing an education for all of our children that instills in them a respect understanding and appreciation for the many races cultures religions family structures and ethnicities that make up our complex and diverse world.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Philadelphia School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Philadelphia School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws to ensure fair treatment of all applicants and employees. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability please contact our Human Resources department at

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