Albert Lea Area Schools has a position available starting with the 2023-2024 school year.
1.00 FTE Technology Education/STEM Instructor
Southwest Middle School
Are you a STEM educator who is passionate about teaching middle school students? Do you have a strong interest in the areas such as robotics, drones, automation, engineering, coding, artificial intelligence, teamwork, and problem-solving? Would you like to join a school district that is committed to developing STEM programming at the middle school level? Our district’s robotics has qualified for the VEX VRC Robotics World Championships for two years in a row. We desire to build out and build up STEM programming and opportunities within our school district in an effort to broaden our students’ exposure to experiential learning.
We are seeking a candidate with a passion for Mathematics, Science, and/or STEM, or a related field, to join our team. If you have experience in these fields and a desire to share your knowledge with others, we encourage you to apply.
Our school district enjoys steady K-12 enrollment numbers and has a strong financial fund balance. Our students are experienced in 1:1 technology learning and have experienced coding, drones, and robotics during their elementary school years.
Excellent communication skills are essential for this role. As a member of our team, you will need to be able to use a variety of instructional methods, analyze and use data and technology to improve instruction, and build professional relationships. You should also have strong problem-solving skills and be able to plan collaboratively with your colleagues.
Interest in project/problem-based learning is highly valued. We believe in providing our students with hands-on experiences that allow them to explore the world around them and develop important problem-solving skills.
We value a commitment to ongoing learning and growth. As a member of our team, you should have a desire to continue learning and exploring “what works” in classroom instruction. If you are excited about the prospect of joining a dynamic and supportive team of educators, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Position Description/Qualifications
Current MN Teaching License
Preferred candidates would hold one of the following teaching licenses:
- 5-12 Mathematics
- 5-8 Science
- 7-12 Communications Technology Careers
- 5-12 Technology
- 5-12 Business
- 5-12 Industrial Arts
You’ll appreciate our highly competitive salary schedule, health insurance package, tax-free VEBA fund contribution for healthcare related expenses, supportive mentor program, 403(b) match opportunities, and innovative learning community.
Our Mission: To ensure individual academic, social and emotional growth that leads to engaged citizens and lifelong learners