STEM Specialist

MISSION:

The mission of Marion P. Thomas Charter School is to build culturally rich, transformative educational spaces that cultivate successful, lifelong innovators who use their passions, character, and intellect to better themselves, the greater Newark community, and the world beyond.

WHO YOU ARE: 

The STEM Specialist will play a pivotal role in enriching the school environment by fostering a vibrant culture of creativity, innovation, and experimentation. This role will integrate diverse disciplines such as math, science, art, engineering, design, and architecture. Through the engineering design process, the STEM Specialist will guide and inspire students as they acquire new skills, navigate the journey of idea development, and experience both successes and challenges—all within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Do you have what it takes?

• Education and Experience: 

• • Bachelor’s Degree

• • A New Jersey Department of Education Certification

THE ROLE:

• Design innovative and age-appropriate activities that integrate NGSS principles while offering cross-curricular extensions for classroom integration.

• Collaborate with K-8 teachers to harmonize NGSS instruction and enhance classroom learning experiences.

• Work closely with school leadership, including the Principal and STEM Supervisor, to coordinate student workshops and professional development sessions for educators.

• Establish partnerships with outside organizations to enrich STEM programming and support integrated learning initiatives.

• Model and inspire a growth mindset among students and teachers to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

• Deliver engaging instruction to K-8 students, promoting hands-on learning through project-based activities.

• Guide students individually and in groups through the ideation, prototyping, and presentation phases of their projects.

• Encourage time management and project-planning skills, equipping students with essential life skills.

• Maintain an inventory of all materials, tools, and equipment, ensuring they are available and ready for student use.

• Provide technical support for project documentation through various digital media, including video, photos, blogs, and social media.

• Ensure a safe, orderly, and productive classroom environment by establishing and maintaining clear standards of behavior.

• Instruct students on the proper care and use of equipment and classroom materials.

• Lead and participate in the development of student activities and faculty committees that foster community engagement and collaboration.

• Remain enthusiastic and open to continuous learning, adapting to new educational methodologies and technologies.

• Perform any other responsibilities as assigned to support the overall goals of the school and district.

• Salary range: BA $63,414 – $89,264 / MA $64,664 – $90,514

• Term of Employment: 10.5 Months

• Union: MPTEA

Are You Ready To Join The Village?

Here’s what you can expect-

• The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and mission-driven team that is passionate about educational equity
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies
• Family Focus: Parental/Family leave so you can care for your loved ones
• Pension: Eligibility for participation in the state pension plan
• Learning & Development: A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development
• Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you’ll be rewarded.

Next Steps: MPTCS is currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of responses received not every applicant will be contacted.  If you meet the qualifications, you will be contacted to move forward in the selection process.

Marion P. Thomas Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.