Coordinator of Upper School STEAM Education Program

Princeton Day School is seeking CUSSEP who will play a lead role in the development of a vibrant, integrated, interdisciplinary Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Technology (“STEAM”) education program from grades 9-12. Reporting directly to the Head of Upper School, s/he will supervise the outfitting, scheduling, and deploying of the more than 2000 square feet of newly constructed, STEAM-dedicated space in the Upper School: a space designed to function as a hub of innovative teaching and learning efforts. In this newly created role, the CUSSEP will work closely with senior leaders of the school, with division heads, and with those department chairs whose faculty are engaged in teaching relevant courses in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Further, the CUSSEP will identify with the fundamental mission of the school by using her/his background in engineering and/or computer science to teach required or elective courses in the school’s expanding STEAM curriculum.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
---develop and integrate STEAM-related required and elective courses in the Upper School
---generate interaction and involvement among department chairs and division heads concerned with STEAM education initiatives
---involve PDS’s STEAM program with those at other secondary schools, including team competitions
---enrich the efforts of full-time in-house faculty by bringing in part-time or voluntary experts from nearby universities, colleges, or corporations, and by so doing, facilitate partnerships and collaborations
---supervise the activities of teachers and students working in the classroom, conference room, and workshop space constructed for STEAM programs
--- supervise the facilitation of communication and collaboration among teachers engaged in designing and implementing new required or elective STEAM courses
---supervise the development of intramural and extramural teams engaged in competition in such disciplines as robotics or engineering
---supervise students working on independent projects in a STEAM discipline
---teach two to three sections in such subjects as engineering, computer science, and other STEAM-related subjects that reflect the CUSSEP’s educational background and interests

QUALIFICATIONS
---Master’s degree, preferred, in Engineering or Computer Science
---teaching or real life experience of 5 or more years
---passion for hands-on problem solving and for teaching and learning
---ability to work collaboratively within and across disciplinary lines
---understanding how educational programs in STEAM align with and differentiate from traditional educational efforts
---personal attributes including a strong work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills, a desire to catalyze change, and a willingness to take on new challenges
---proficiency with STEAM tools, devices, and implements (e.g. CAD, raspberry Pi, 3D printers, laser cutters, etc.)

Candidates should forward their cover letter, resume and three references to Marybeth Roach, Director of Human Resources, at mroach@pds.org