STEAM Coordinator

The Madeira School is seeking an individual to coordinate the School’s STEAM program vision and mission in alignment with Madeira’s unique and transformative student experience. The Coordinator is integral to the design and support of the STEAM Program, teaching computer science and/or engineering courses, and serving as a liaison with the project managers to ensure the appropriate design of new program space.

Responsibilities:

• Works with the Dean of Faculty and Academics and key faculty to create a collaborative culture to design, build, and deliver the STEAM program curriculum.
• Helps design and develop programs related to STEAM topics and creates opportunities for STEAM teachers.
• Manages a load of up to 21 of 28 blocks of a combination of teaching (computer science or engineering - 6 blocks), facilitating activities, and on-campus professional development and collaboration.
• Teaches coding, engineering and STEAM Fundamentals; continues to develop STEAM Fundamentals coursework and curriculum; develops robotics program and opportunities.
• Works in collaboration with faculty and staff across departments to integrate STEAM opportunities throughout the curriculum.
• Serves as Madeira’s STEAM spokesperson.
• Serves as the STEAM liaison with project managers to ensure the appropriate design of new STEAM program space.
• Manages the STEAM budget.
• Develops policies and procedures such as safety guidelines; coordinates vendor contracts with the Innovation and Information (I2) Department.
• Works collaboratively with a team of faculty, colleagues, administrators, and parents and develops a network of relationships with key stakeholders and organizations to further Co-Curriculum internships and other opportunities for faculty and students to immerse in STEAM-related areas.
• Accompanies students to competitive events to showcase STEAM projects.
• Provides regular updates about the impact, progress, and challenges of the STEAM Program.
• Performs all duties associated with advising including participation in first-year advisor orientation program and serving as a student advisor in subsequent years.