Job Description
Title: STEM Teacher (K–8) with Middle School Homeroom Pay: $48,000 - $52,000 annually (DOE) Schedule: typically, Monday–Friday, approximately 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, with occasional evenings for events, meetings, and professional development. Location: San Diego, CA- Nazareth School As Nazareth School – San Diego’s STEM Teacher (K–8), you will launch and oversee our new STEM lab while serving as a middle school homeroom teacher. This role is an opportunity to build a hands-on, project-based STEM program that inspires curiosity, problem-solving, and collaboration, all within a supportive, faith-filled Catholic school community. You’ll bring learning to life through engaging lab experiences, technology integration, and differentiated instruction aligned with California State Standards, Diocese of San Diego Religion Standards, and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS.) What You’ll Do Plan and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned STEM instruction for K–8 students, using the new STEM lab to support hands-on, inquiry-based learning. Serve as a middle school homeroom teacher, fostering a positive classroom culture and supporting students’ academic, social-emotional, and spiritual growth. Differentiate instruction for a wide range of learners using small-group work, lab projects, and educational technology (e.g., Google Classroom, digital STEM tools). Assess and monitor student progress through formative and summative assessments; maintain accurate records and communicate results to students and parents. Collaborate with colleagues to vertically align STEM curriculum, share best practices, and participate actively in professional development. Communicate regularly with parents/guardians through conferences, emails, and other updates regarding student progress and classroom activities. Fulfill additional responsibilities such as super