ENTREPRENEUR & STEM LAB ENRICHMENT TEACHER

Job Description

Beta is a Title I Schoolwide campus. Part or all of this job could be funded with federal funds.

Mission

The mission of the Entrepreneur/STEM Lab enrichment teacher is to establish a world-class course through a culture of joyful rigor and develop scholars and leaders who can contribute on a community, national, and international level.

Overview

Under the supervision of the Principal and Dean of Academics, the Entrepreneur/STEM Lab teacher will teach the Venture Lab course. He/she designs and facilitates an innovative, hands-on entrepreneurial learning experience for scholars in grades 5–8, with future expansion into high school. This role supports the development of confident leaders, critical thinkers, and problem solvers through real-world experiential learning aligned with Beta Academy's mission.

This position requires a self-starter with a creative mind and a joyful, can-do approach to teaching and learning. Instruction is fully experiential, no lecture-style teaching, and focused on real-world application, collaboration, and innovation.

In addition to teaching Venture Lab, this educator will support targeted Math and Science interventions when not facilitating Venture Lab.

Outcomes & Deliverables

• 70% of scholars receiving Math and Science interventions will demonstrate expected growth as evidenced by NWEA MAP, unit assessments, or district benchmarks.
• 100% of Venture Lab classes will complete at least four interdisciplinary projects annually (1 per quarter), integrating Math and/or Science standards through real-world, hands-on learning experiences.
• 85% of scholars will demonstrate proficiency or growth in critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration as measured by a Venture Lab rubric and/or a self-assessment by the scholars.
• 80% of 7th & 8th grade scholars will meet proficiency on a presentation rubric through at least two formal pitches or presentations per year.
• 100% of semesters will include collaboration with at least two Math and/or Science teachers to support instruction and improve student outcomes.

Job Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher (Education, STEM, Business, Entrepreneurship, or related field preferred)
• Minimum of 2–3 years of teaching experience (preferred)
• Experience with project-based learning, design thinking, or entrepreneurship education strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to design engaging, hands-on learning experiences while guiding scholars in developing character and empathy
• Passion for innovation, creativity, and real-world learning

Role-Based Competencies

• Teaching & Leadership Skills
• Organization & Planning
• High Standards
• Openness to Feedback and Ideas
• Proactivity
• Efficiency
• Communication
• Team Work
• Attention to Detail
• Problem-Solving
• Emotional Intelligence
• Flexibility/Adaptability

Beta Culture Competencies

• Creativity
• Joy
• Culture of Honor
• Crucial Conversations
• Integrity
• Innovative Thinking

Essential Duties:

Venture Lab Instruction & Facilitation

• Design and facilitate engaging Venture Lab experiences for grades 5–8, with future expansion into high school.
• Use the Venture Lab and Project Lead the Way curriculum with excellence and fidelity.
• Implement a fully experiential, hands-on learning environment. No lecture-based instruction. This is a non-traditional classroom.
• Guide scholars through entrepreneurial learning cycles including creativity, idea generation, problem-solving, prototyping, and pitching
• Facilitate real-world challenges where scholars identify problems, develop solutions, and present ideas
• Use VentureLab-aligned activities such as:
  • Creativity exploration (e.g., invention challenges, observation activities)
  • Entrepreneurial thinking (e.g., product analysis, pitching ideas)
  • Design thinking and prototyping (e.g., building, testing, iterating solutions)
• Foster student ownership of learning through collaboration, inquiry, and reflection
• Build a joyful, high-energy, and innovative classroom culture
• Develop confident communicators, leaders, and risk-takers
• Foster curiosity, resilience, and deep critical thinking
• Provide targeted Math and Science intervention support when not teaching Venture Lab
• Use data and collaboration to support scholar growth and achievement
• Collaborate with teachers, leadership, and intervention teams
• Participate in professional development and continuous learning
• Build connections to real-world experiences, industries, and partnerships
• Model joyful, student-centered instruction and a strong work ethic

High-Leverage Venture Lab Responsibilities

• Facilitate authentic, real-world learning experiences by ensuring 100% of scholars have the opportunity to participate in at least one competition or public-facing showcase annually (e.g., VentureLab Challenge, Diamond Challenge, Conrad Challenge, DECA, Junior Achievement), where they apply STEM, business, and entrepreneurial thinking to solve real problems and present their ideas.
• Build and sustain strategic partnerships with business and community leaders to provide real-world feedback and mentorship, including organizing at least two opportunities per year for external partners to observe, evaluate, and provide feedback on scholar pitches, prototypes, and projects.
• Develop student leaders through a Venture Lab club and ambassador program that prepares scholars for real-world engagement, including coaching students in pitching, networking, professional communication, and facilitating participation in external events, competitions, and business experiences.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Develop a positive and supportive relationship with staff and students.
• Partner with parents in educating their children.
• Work independently, as well as in groups with peers, to create new and innovative program options.
• Inspire and direct others to do their best work.
• Embrace and thrive in a flexible and changing work environment.
• Demonstrate ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.
• Commit to doing whatever is necessary to ensure tasks and functions are fulfilled.

Professionalism & Communication:

• Demonstrate professionalism by regularly attending and arriving on time to work, staff meetings, training, parent nights (one per month), and other assigned duties.
• Complete required training on time.
• Work cooperatively to create an atmosphere of unity among the school community and refrain from gossip, negativity, and unsupportive comments.
• Demonstrate professionalism at ALL times. Exercise wisdom by remaining calm, respectful, and non-defensive during parent meetings, disagreements, and personal attacks.
• Utilize professional communication with strong grammar, syntax, usage, and/or spelling skills during phone conversations, personal conversations, emails, and social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. refrain from attacking others, or fighting, on social media. Professional communication is used on and off campus.
• Exhibit professionalism in appearance and follow the BA standard of dress located in the Magic Makers Handbook under the Dress Code section. Apply this standard of dress to social media posts in regards to modesty in dress and action (ex: swimsuit, cleavage, & shirtless pictures, in addition to posts with alcohol, cigarettes, and bars etc.).
• Check staff email a minimum of three times daily during normal working hours and check teacher in-box daily and commit to reading updates, notes, and employee notices in a timely manner.

Reports To: Principal & Dean of Academics.