STEM Teacher Job Description
School Background:
Established in 1997, Harambee Institute of Science & Technology Charter School is one of the first African-centered charter schools formed in the state of Pennsylvania. With a focus on Science and Technology, Harambee is an elementary public school serving over 525 students in grades K-8. Harambee prides itself on delivering an academic experience to students in a loving, safe, and culturally rich environment.
Mission:
Harambee Institute exists to offer our community an education with a focus on the origins, current status, and future of the African world. Our mission is to educate students to succeed as global citizens with a clear awareness of “who I am, where I am from, where I am going, and how I get there.” Our vision is a collective and informed African American community utilizing science and technology as a means of promoting education for self-reliance, locally and globally. Position Summary: The teacher is the central person responsible for planning and implementing the school’s instructional program in relationship to the academic, emotional, social, physical, cultural and aesthetic development of all students. Teachers are also responsible for fostering open lines of communication with parents and guardians.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree PA Teacher Certification Instructional Technology Specialist certification preferred Minimum 1 year of design thinking practice in K-8 setting Ability to train and mentor colleagues in design thinking and making in the classroom Experience in organizing and hosting internal community events.
Interested Applicants:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to the following email address: careers@histcs.org.
HISTCS 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. In addition to federal law requirements, HISTCS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. 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.