STEM Specialist, Visitation STEM, Tacoma

As a Catholic school, Gospel values such as prayer and a belief in a loving God are essential to how our school operates. It is not a requirement for this position to be Catholic; however, in order for our school to thrive, everyone needs to have an understanding of and a willingness to embody all that it means to be part of a Catholic community.

Preferred Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree.

Preferred: Teacher Certification; however, this is not a requirement, and individuals who are in progress toward a Master’s in Education/Teaching or Teacher Certification classes are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with school staff in planning, implementing, and evaluating the school’s goals and objectives, focusing on faith formation and ensuring learning for all students.
• Participate in regional and Archdiocesan Catholic school initiatives.
• Maintain and complete attendance for each class.
• Establish and maintain a learning environment in which students thrive, guided by Gospel values and high expectations.
• Implement responsive instructional strategies, including ongoing formative assessment and culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Align classroom curriculum and instruction to school-wide systems, initiatives, and goals.
• Ensure confidentiality in accordance with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Develop and publish monthly parent communication.
• Respond to requests for parent communication within 48 hours.
• Implement research-based instructional strategies to ensure learning for all students.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new technology to enhance student learning and communication.
• Participate in professional development opportunities that bolster both individual and school-wide goals.
• Be punctual, have consistent work attendance, and start and end classes on time.
• Participate in the school’s PLC and attend professional development days.
• Serve as a model of Catholic faith for the students and represent the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Submit weekly lesson plans to the Principal.
• Maintain a routine process of monitoring student progress and communicate that progress to parents/guardians.
• Follow all policies and procedures outlined in the Family Handbook, Faculty Handbook, and Staff Handbook.
• Serve this school in the position and in the specific duties assigned by the Principal.

Conditions of Hiring:

• Pass background check in VIRTUS.

Pope St. John XXIII STEM Academy inspires students to grow in a faith that is guided by Gospel values and the teachings of the Catholic Church. As instructional leaders, we facilitate the development of the skills necessary to be successful in the 21st century. Pope St. John XXIII STEM Academy is a PK-8 school located in Tacoma, a growing school, academically rigorous, and a loving environment.

To apply, please complete the application process at . Questions can be sent to the principal, Marc Nuno, at .

Included in the application process will be a request for a resume and cover letter. The cover letter should include a brief introduction, how your skills and experience are a good fit for this role, and describe the reasons for wanting this position.