STEAM Lead Teacher

About Chelsea Piers:

At Chelsea Piers you will find colleagues who are passionate about what we do. Careers at Chelsea Piers offer unmatched facilities, excellent benefits, and proven career growth opportunities for people who are passionate about transforming the lives of our community through sports, fitness, event experiences, and education.

About the Opportunity:

Chelsea Piers is seeking to hire a passionate and motivated STEAM Lead Teacher to join our Chelsea Piers Field House Brooklyn team. This is a new and exciting role for our upcoming STEAM after-school program. This program is designed to educate children aged 4-7 through interactive, hands-on activities aimed at nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. This person will be responsible for building our STEAM afterschool program and eventually managing the program and staff.

We are seeking an individual who can commit to building, implementing, and evaluating a new STEAM curriculum. This is a unique opportunity with three distinct phases.

Schedule:

June 1 - June 15: Onboarding & Preparation; Remote; approximately 15 hours/week

June 15 - September 1: Curriculum Testing; In-Person; weekday mornings; approximately 15 hours/week

September 1 onward: Program Implementation and Management; In-person; weekday afternoons; approximately 10 hours/week) plus remote work as needed (up to 5 hours per week) Potential for additional hours at Field House

This schedule is subject to change

Onboarding and Preparation

Review existing curriculum for ages 5-6 and prepare for summer trial period

Ensure that the curriculum aligns with educational standards and learning objectives while promoting creativity and exploration

Develop appropriate methods for assessing student progress and understanding within the STEAM disciplines

Maintain open communication channels with program stakeholders

Curriculum Testing

Implement the developed curriculum during the summer camp sessions, delivering engaging and interactive STEAM activities to children aged 4-7

Collect feedback from campers and instructors to assess the effectiveness of the curriculum and identify areas for improvement

Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, encouraging curiosity, exploration, and teamwork among camp participants

Program Implementation and Management

Take a leadership role in the implementation and execution of the STEAM afterschool program, overseeing curriculum instruction and delivery

Evaluate and update curriculum for relevance and effectiveness

Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate STEAM instructors

Provide ongoing support and mentorship to instructors, ensuring consistency and excellence in teaching practices

Collaborate with program coordinators to organize special events, workshops, and demonstrations to enhance the learning experience and engage students further

About You:

You are a creative and innovative thinker who is proactive and passionate about early childhood education. You are organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working autonomously. You have proven experience in designing and implementing a curriculum.

You will have:

Bachelor's degree in Education, Curriculum Development, STEAM-related field, or equivalent experience. Advanced degree in Education preferred

Previous experience working with children in a classroom or after-school setting

Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and evaluate a curriculum, particularly for early childhood education or STEAM programs

Strong understanding of educational principles, learning theories, and developmental milestones for young children

A passion for STEAM education and hands-on learning

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively

Proficiency in educational technology tools and resources is desirable

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner

Previous experience managing an educational program preferred