STEAM Teacher / After School Teacher

STEAM Teacher / After School Teacher Amazing Explorers Academy Citrus Park Tampa, FL Job Details Full-time $15 - $18 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Employee discount Qualifications Educational apps (educational technologies) CPR Certification Teamwork Writing skills English High school diploma or GED Lesson planning Mopping Mobile devices Full Job Description Company Description - Amazing Explorers Academy Company Summary Amazing Explorers Academy is a new concept in pre-school learning that is setting a standard for early childhood education.

Our company is currently experiencing rapid expansion both via franchising and corporate-owned locations in Texas, Florida and eventually, nationwide. The entire Amazing Explorers Academy preschool experience is designed to provide the youngest among us with a "vision of the future" via a truly innovative early learning environment that is unlike any other. It was created by a taskforce of leading thinkers in a broad range of multidisciplinary fields including university professors, technology experts and community leaders. They realized that early childhood is the critical moment when humans are most open to learning and exploration. Therefore, it is the most crucial period for introducing the skills and concepts that will be essential for success in the 21st century and beyond. STEAM Exploration Unlike many traditional preschools that simply provide basic daycare, each Amazing Explorers Academy location is expressly formulated to deliver a comprehensive educational curriculum that inspires both "confidence" and "passion" in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) at the earliest possible age. Aside from having a dedicated STEAM activity area that is central to the school's design, these topics are incorporated into every possible situation, from the guided "play" of the youngest learners to the "project-based learning" of older students. The result is better problem solving, more creativity, openness to collaboration and enhanced critical thinking. These are just some of the essential "life skills" that our Amazing Explorers Academy parents are truly excited about when they decide to enroll their children at one of our locations. Technology and Innovation Amazing Explorers Academy is constantly innovating in terms of facilities, curriculum, safety, programming, and team development. We are committed to using advanced technology in every possible aspect of our business, from the in-class cameras that give both parents and staff a sense of security and transparency, to our custom AEA mobile app which promotes better teacher-parent communication about important daily events, achievement and student milestones. We are reducing paperwork, classroom clutter and waste by moving old-fashioned forms or reports to modern electronic versions. And, we are implementing advanced online systems for staff training, onboarding and daily school management, thereby ensuring that every member of our team has every possible resource to be Amazing, right at their fingertips. Join Us! Now is the moment to join a fast-growing, highly motivated, future oriented team of child care and education specialists who are committed to creating a better tomorrow today. If you have ever imagined helping our most eager and adaptable young learners develop the skills and interests that will be most relevant for success in the 21st century and beyond, come be a part of something special! Job Description - STEAM Teacher / After School Teacher

JOB SUMMARY

Imagine being in a highly interactive education setting that combines the materials, freedom and creative inspiration of an artist's studio with the excitement and experimental methods of a science lab. Imagine it buzzing with young children all around you, eager to both play AND learn. Imagine yourself, and the environment that you help create, being the central hub of activity and energy for an entire preschool. Welcome to the "STEAM Experience" program at Amazing Explorers Academy! Sometimes called "atelierista," this position's role is to support children's creative and scientific learning by facilitating ongoing projects and experiments that engage students on multiple levels of exploration. Each day you will work with a wide range of materials and methods, each designed specifically to make STEAM concepts fun, emotional and accessible to the preschool mind. You will interact with all of the students and teachers in the school (in rotation,) helping them to form theories, test hypotheses and bring creative ideas to life. Once made visible, you will document these experiences in photos and videos that can be watched by parents, teachers, even other students on the Amazing Explorers Academy App. Throughout the process, you will value each individual child's unique ideas and various means of expression, taking them on a co-created adventure that inspires a lifelong love of learning. The ideal candidate has a background or talent with visual arts, music, or design. You do not need to be a "rocket scientist," but must be comfortable working with basic scientific concepts at the preschool level. All candidates must also possess some proficiency with everyday modern technology such as iPads, mobile phones and App-based programs. This is an extremely hands on role so candidates must not be afraid to roll their sleeves up and get messy.

JOB DUTIES, TASKS, AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow the established STEAM Experience curriculum and activity guidelines to plan and execute daily lessons in collaboration with other teachers, curriculum specialists or the assistant director Plan, monitor, request and organize program materials for each month Create a stimulating environment for both children and staff to work on long-term projects and engage in a "self-directed" process of learning Provide a wide range of materials that give children an opportunity to express themselves through as many "languages" and sensorial mediums as possible, recognizing that creativity is part of the makeup of every individual Assist Director in developing staff and customer awareness of the various components of the STEAM Experience program and the benefits of incorporating STEAM concepts at the preschool level Produce "documentation boards" that showcase the range of projects, learning, and development happening in the STEAM Experience program at any given moment Develop staff understanding of the documentation process and encourage their participation in designing and maintaining documentation boards Encourage children to experiment in creative ways and to innovate beyond the guidelines of the STEAM Experience curriculum Assist teachers and students in preparing project based learning (PBL) presentations for the parents Sometimes act as official "school photographer" at certain school events Strive to make the STEAM Experience area the "beating heart" and "center of culture" for the entire preschool

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 18 years old Must meet state licensing requirements for education including maintaining in-service hours as required by state licensing agencies or accrediting bodies Must meet all standards and requirements relating to education and experience as set by the state and accreditation agent Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent Prefer experience in a licensed or accredited child care center Prefer Staff Credential or degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, but not required Prefer CPR and First Aid certification, but not required Must be able to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in the English language

Pay:

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off

Work Location:

In person