STEAM Integration Specialist
The Philadelphia School (TPS) is seeking a full-time Classroom Teacher. We are a Preschool - Grade 8 progressive, independent school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with an enrollment of approximately 420 students. Since our founding in 1972, The Philadelphia School has grown in size, complexity, and diversity. This growth has been rooted firmly in the progressive values with which our founders began: immersive learning, responsive pedagogy, and meaningful engagement with the world.
The Philadelphia School seeks educators who possess a deep interest in progressive pedagogy, social justice, and place-based learning and who demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional growth. We hire experienced educators who have excellent classroom management and communication skills, as well as a flexible approach to teaming. All our teachers build respectful and supportive relationships with their students, develop strong home/school partnerships with parents and caregivers, participate in school wide initiatives, and work closely with their supervisor to develop their craft. Our teachers have strong interpersonal and communication skills. They are grounded in the practices of progressive education with a demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity and social justice as well as environmental education. All our teachers bring a rich range of interests and expertise to their work.
Position Summary:
The STEAM Integration Specialist designs and delivers engaging, interdisciplinary learning experiences that integrate science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. The STEAM Integration Specialist fosters creativity, problem-solving, and innovations through hands-on project and inquiry-based instruction. Collaborating with faculty and staff among various departments, the STEAM Integration Specialist develops a curriculum that reflects real-world applications and supports a culture of exploration and design thinking in The Philadelphia School environment. (This position runs twelve months, with responsibilities for running after-school and summer-based programming.)
Responsibilities:
Student Learning & Enrichment:
- Lead instruction of T&E (Technology & Engineering) classes in upper grades (with immersion specifically in both student and teacher community of Junior Unit), focusing on computer fluency, electrical engineering, computational thinking, robotics, and the engineering design process.
- Model, deliver, and craft rich student-centered learning experiences that integrate technology and engineering with core studies across grades, in partnership with classroom teaching teams.
- Deliver progressive and intentional instruction within the PBL (project-based learning) framework, driven by student interest and inquiry, and emphasizing design thinking.
- Foster a classroom atmosphere that supports respect and inclusion, including use of Responsive Classroom framework.
- Create and lead two special programs (i.e. after-school clubs) per semester, inclusive of one semester of a club that prepares students for robotics, coding, or maker challenges or tournaments.
- Lead multiple weeks of summer camps for Camp TPS with a focus on robotics, engineering, or computational thinking.
Curriculum Design & Program Development:
- Develop community partnerships to enhance classroom learning and create authentic engineering experiences as part of the School's place-based learning experiences.
- In partnership with the Director of Educational Technology, design and own the engineering and robotics scope and sequence for Grades 3–5 with latitude to reimagine it, bring own thematic and disciplinary passions to bear, and shape how it connects to the grade band’s broader curriculum.
Faculty Collaboration & Professional Learning:
- Cultivate faculty development on shared best practices and targeted strategies for deep interdisciplinary instruction and learning.
- Engage in a range of activities for school-sponsored and individually-sought professional development with curiosity and a commitment to continued growth, including a periodic process of growth-oriented feedback and evaluation
Community Engagement & School Leadership:
- Co-create and lead community events (i.e., parent education, admissions) centered on STEAM teaching and PBL learning.
- Contribute actively to school-wide initiatives, including other duties as assigned, and the broad life of the community
- Perform other duties, as assigned by the School and the Director of Educational Technology.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Design or a related field required; master’s degree in education, STEAM, or Education Technology preferred. Or an equivalent combination of education and previous experience that provides required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- At least three years of teaching experience, ideally in a STEAM/STEM or project-based learning environment.
- Proficiency in educational technology, makerspace tools and coding platforms, and engineering kits, preferred.
- Orientation to progressive philosophy and teaching methods
- Solid understanding of child development, including the social, emotional, and intellectual domains
- Ability and commitment to create a warm, nurturing, and supportive classroom for young children
- Strong writing, editing, and communication skills at the team, student, and family levels
- Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging as integral to the curriculum and community experience
- Passion for instilling in children a lifelong love of learning
The pay range for this position is $60-80k depending on education and applicable experience.
Application Process:
Qualified candidates should visit our website and click on “Job Opportunities” under “Quick Links”. For full consideration, please provide a cover letter tailored specifically to your interest in and alignment with our school program - including the grade level(s) that you are most interested in teaching, resume, and contact information with three professional references.
The Philadelphia School welcomes and celebrates diversity in our student body and in our faculty and is committed to providing an education for all of our children that instills in them a respect, understanding and appreciation for the many races, cultures, religions, family structures, and ethnicities that make up our complex and diverse world.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Philadelphia School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Philadelphia School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws to ensure fair treatment of all applicants and employees. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources department at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Design, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Master's degree in Education, STEAM, or Educational Technology
- At least three years of teaching experience, ideally in STEAM/STEM or project-based learning environments
- Proficiency with educational technology, makerspace tools, coding platforms, and engineering kits
- Orientation to progressive pedagogy and project-based learning
- Solid understanding of child development (social, emotional, intellectual domains)
- Ability and commitment to create a warm, nurturing, and supportive classroom
- Strong writing, editing, and communication skills for collaboration with teams, students, and families
- Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
- Willingness to lead after-school programs and multiple weeks of summer camps
What We Do
The Philadelphia School (TPS) is a progressive, non-sectarian private school in Center City Philadelphia educating children from preschool through eighth grade. TPS emphasizes child-centered, inquiry-based learning, civic engagement, and social-emotional growth, pairing urban campus learning with outdoor 'country classroom' experiences. Founded in 1972, the school values curiosity, compassion and prepares students for future academic and civic life.
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