Open Positions
Hours: 6 Hours per Week (2 Days/Week)
Groton Farm School is seeking a dynamic and experienced STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) educator to join our team on a part-time basis. This role is ideal for a passionate teacher who excels at designing and delivering hands-on, interdisciplinary lessons that inspire curiosity and foster creative problem-solving in young learners.
Working with children ages 4–10, the STEAM teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing engaging, age-appropriate lessons that integrate all five components of STEAM. The educator will also lead the coordination and execution of our annual school science fair.
Candidates should have a deep understanding of STEAM pedagogy and a demonstrated ability to develop project-based learning experiences that support exploration, collaboration, and innovation. The ideal candidate is creative, flexible, and excited to contribute to a collaborative, nature-based learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and facilitate experiential, integrated STEAM lessons for mixed-age groups
- Incorporate all components of STEAM
- Encourage critical thinking, experimentation, and cross-age collaboration
- Organize and lead the annual science fair
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) required
- Prior experience teaching STEAM subjects to early and elementary-age children
- Strong knowledge of STEAM pedagogy and interdisciplinary curriculum development
- Excellent communication, classroom management, and organizational skills
Schedule
Approximately 6 hours per week, scheduled over two school-day mornings or afternoons. Specific days and hours are flexible and will be coordinated with the Head of School.
Join Groton Farm School and help spark lifelong curiosity and learning through the power of STEAM and the natural world.
If you would like the School Administrator to keep your resume on file, please submit the Employment Inquiry Form below.