2026-2027 - Lower School - Early Elementary STEAM Teacher - PreK - 1st Grade
Isidore Newman School seeks a talented and dynamic Lower School Early Elementary STEAM Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. The role of the STEAM Teacher in the Lower School is multifaceted. The successful applicant will possess excellent speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills; demonstrate strong instructional and classroom management skills; be technologically savvy and computer literate; have an abiding interest in helping students to experience academic and social growth; be successful in working with teams; be willing to contribute to school activities outside of the assigned classroom; possess a strong understanding of the developmental level of the students they teach; and genuinely love to work with children and educators at the elementary level.
The most important qualifications include:
- A bachelor's degree or higher in elementary education or a related field
- 3+ years of experience as an early elementary grade educator
- Knowledge of varied pedagogy and trends in instruction and curriculum design at the elementary level
- Professional orientation toward collaboration and innovation
- A reflective practitioner, committed to a continuous process of self-improvement and lifelong learning
- Enthusiasm for teaching children
- Cultural competency demonstrating respect for diversity of identities and experiences and an orientation toward equity and inclusion
- A positive attitude, self-confidence, and effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to engage, motivate, and develop student learning
- Must meet and maintain all federal, state, and local requirements to work in an educational childcare setting
Significant responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with the Lower School Science Department chair and Visual Arts chair to develop and design developmentally appropriate units of study for students in grades Pre-K through 1st Grade
- Design and facilitate developmentally appropriate STEAM experiences rooted in inquiry-based learning
- Integrate science and visual arts to deepen understanding of concepts and encourage creative expression
- Guide students through early Scientific and Engineering Practices (SEPs) such as observing, asking questions, modeling, and designing solutions
- Design and facilitate developmentally appropriate, process-based art experiences that are integrated with scientific exploration, building students’ skills in observation, drawing, painting, sculpting, and constructing while using art as a tool for sense-making, creativity, and communication of ideas
- Guide students through hands-on investigations, guided discussions, and artistic expression, so children construct meaning as they ask questions and explore their surroundings
- Utilize both indoor and outdoor learning spaces (e.g., Joe’s Garden, natural areas on campus, lab spaces)
- Create a classroom environment that supports exploration, collaboration, and risk-taking
- Facilitate the educational and social development of the students
- Create an environment of respect and rapport that is safe and conducive to learning
- Use instructional time effectively
- Continue to grow professionally by working with instructional coaches and administration, accepting feedback throughout the evaluation process, attending in-service and professional development/training, in and outside of the school, and reading professionally.
- Communicate openly and effectively with parents including but not limited to Parents Nights, Parent Teacher Conferences, Curriculum Conversations, and signature Science and Art events
- Participate in field trips and special traditions and activities of the grade levels
- Maintain student records, display student work, and maintain a neat and organized environment for learning
- Model appropriate presence daily and ensure that students adhere to Lower School behavioral expectations
- Complete Lower School duties and responsibilities as assigned
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, updated resume, educational philosophy statement, and names of three professional references.