STEAM Teacher (K–8)

Mizzentop Day School | Pawling, NY

Mizzentop Day School is a premier independent PreK–8 school in the Hudson Valley, dedicated to educating the whole child through a rigorous academic program grounded in strong relationships and the Living Values. With a commitment to intellectual curiosity, creativity, character development, and excellence across academics, the arts, athletics, and citizenship, Mizzentop seeks a dynamic and innovative STEAM Teacher to inspire students to think critically, create boldly, and engage deeply with the world around them. This educator will design and deliver an engaging, hands-on STEAM program for students in Kindergarten through Grade 8, integrating science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through project-based learning experiences that foster creativity, problem-solving, and innovation. The ideal candidate is forward-thinking and collaborative, eager to guide students in exploring emerging technologies, including AI, while grounding learning in meaningful, real-world applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and teach an engaging, developmentally appropriate STEAM curriculum for students in Grades K–8
• Develop and facilitate hands-on, project-based learning experiences that promote creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving
• Integrate engineering design, robotics, and emerging technologies into classroom instruction
• Utilize and manage the school’s Makerspace, including tools, materials, and resources for design and build projects
• Guide students through long-term projects, experiments, and innovation challenges, fostering perseverance and independent thinking
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to create meaningful cross-curricular connections between STEAM and core academic subjects
• Introduce students to foundational concepts in robotics, and digital technologies, with developmentally appropriate progression across grade levels
• Cultivate a classroom environment that encourages curiosity, collaboration, exploration, and intellectual risk-taking
• Maintain and organize STEAM lab equipment, materials, and supplies to ensure a safe and productive learning space
• Support and help lead school-wide initiatives such as science fairs, innovation showcases, and interdisciplinary projects

Additional Contributions

• Contribute to the broader life of the school through STEAM-related electives, clubs, or summer programming
• Partner with faculty and administration to thoughtfully integrate AI, robotics, and emerging technologies across the curriculum
• Support Mizzentop’s mission by fostering students’ growth as creative thinkers, problem-solvers, and responsible innovators

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Education, STEAM field, or related discipline
• Experience teaching elementary and/or middle school students
• Knowledge of project-based learning, design thinking, and/or Makerspace environments
• Experience with robotics and/or educational technology tools
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• A passion for working with children and a commitment to whole-child education

About Mizzentop Day School

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