Project Based Lead STEM Teacher - Reach for The Stars STEM Academy - Stockton (Temporary)

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  Program service areas and location: The RFTSSA serves students in the Stockton Unified School District. This academy will be held in person on the Stockton Campus.
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  Academy Overview: Our STEM academies are academically intense, mathematics-based, summer enrichment programs designed for students who lack access to resources that would enable them to accelerate their learning and move into college preparatory coursework in high school.
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  Academic goals of our academies are designed to develop and enhance skills in abstract & critical reasoning, problem-solving through interpretation, making connections, explanation & demonstration, study techniques, technological skills, methods, and processes used to achieve goals and essential skills for college and career.
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  Life goals of our academies are developed with each student and designed to help them develop purpose through building leadership skills and increasing self-esteem/confidence via real-life application of solving practical-everyday problems that often have an impact on life, work, health, and overall well-being. Identified students have the potential to become scientists, engineers, and leaders in their community, yet lack access to academic enrichment programs that support their aptitude during the longest period of time school is not is session, summer. Our STEM academies reinforce and encourage students to consider STEM careers, take STEM classes during high school, participate in their school-site MESA program and pursue Stem fields as college majors.
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  Student Profile-RFTSSA: Student participation in the RFTSSA is based on academic criteria. Recruitment starts while students are current 6th graders. Currently, students in grades 7-12 participate in the Stockton academy. Once enrolled, students continue their summer participation through their 12th-grade year.
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  Program Design: The program, presented over the course of six summers, introduces students to progressively challenging STEM concepts at each returning grade level (rising 7th - rising 12th). The college-level curriculum methodology covers concepts students typically experience during post-secondary education. The instructional delivery model is project-based and focuses on introducing students to STEM via themed topics. Inclusive are pre/post-tests, guest speakers, team projects, class presentations, library research, field trips, special events, homework, and skill assessments.

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  STEM introductory themed core topics in Logic and Engineering to a cohort of up to 25-7th grade students or
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  STEM introductory themed core topics Physics and Algebraic Structures to a cohort of up to 20-8th grade students or
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  STEM introductory themed core topics in Problem Solving and Statistics to a cohort of up to 20-9th grade students or
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  STEM introductory themed core topics in water and computer science to a cohort of up to 20-10th grade students or
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  STEM introductory themed core topics in Aeronautics to a cohort of up to 20-11th grade students or
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  STEM introductory themed core topics in job training and mentoring skills to a cohort of up to 20-11th grade students.

• Developing critical thinking, abstract reasoning, and systematic analysis
• Demonstrating, through an integrated and hands-on approach, the application of mathematics to diverse disciplines (particularly in the fields of science, computer science, and engineering), and to a wide range of career opportunities
• Developing basic mathematical skills and knowledge
• Learning to communicate and reason mathematically - both orally and in writing
• Learning that hard work, perseverance and commitment result in meaningful knowledge and pride in accomplishment through experiences of success in a rigorous academic program.

• Model effective strategies for integrating Common Core and STEM education.
• Design and develop engaging and age-appropriate STEM curriculum in alignment with state standards, ensuring that the curriculum is relevant to the California State Standards as outlined in the contract between UOP and SUSD.
• Deliver high-quality instruction to students, utilizing effective teaching strategies, resources, and technologies to promote student engagement and learning.
• Participate in RFTSSA evaluation activities, collecting data and soliciting feedback to assess the effectiveness of the program.
• Facilitate hands-on experiments, activities, and projects that enable students to apply their knowledge, develop problem-solving skills, and foster creativity.
• Provide guidance, supervision, and support to students during activities to ensure safety and effective learning outcomes.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive learning environment where students work together in teams to solve problems, share ideas, and engage in group projects.
• Encourage teamwork, critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills among students.
• Implement effective assessment strategies to evaluate student understanding, track progress, and provide timely feedback.
• Utilize various assessment methods such as tests, projects, presentations, and practical demonstrations to gauge student knowledge and skills.
• Identify individual student needs and provide differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Offer extra support or enrichment opportunities to students as necessary, ensuring all learners have the opportunity to succeed.
• Teach, model, and facilitate research-based best practices within the RFTSSA.
• Serve as a mentor or coach for fellow teachers in STEM education topics and pedagogy.
• Conduct non-evaluative observations of teachers and provide support and constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with teachers to identify the instructional needs of students, set learning goals and targets, and to assist with developing best practices for continuous academic growth.
• Assist teachers with the collection and analysis of data to inform instruction, including progress towards pre/posttests.
• Maintain predictable and regular positive daily attendance at work site and maintain a neat appearance suitable for public contact.
• Verify completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training, Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, and any other required trainings within the first week of hire.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Master's Degree, Administrative Credential, & valid Multiple Subject Credential, or Single Subject Mathematics or Science teaching credential, or STEM Degree/certification.
• Ten (10) years minimum of related work experience.

• Demonstrated experience coaching and mentoring teachers, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to speak and understand Spanish.
• Understand and support The Tomorrow Project's mission and philosophy and to promote a positive image of the program.
• Contribute to a harmonious program atmosphere by working cooperatively with all colleagues.
• Respect the confidentiality of private information relating to students, colleagues, and the operations of the program.
• Refrain from establishing close relationships with colleagues, students, parents or trustees that would compromise professional integrity.
• Demonstrate responsibility and punctuality.
• Display flexibility in responding to new situations and expectations, a positive attitude and a helpful, nonjudgmental demeanor.
• Show willingness to consider and implement suggestions for improvement.
• Model the good character traits that academy students are expected to embody.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.